DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.56 - $79.44
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join the vibrant celebration of life and remembrance at the Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk in Bakersfield, Kern, on Sunday, October 19, 2025! This unique event, held at the picturesque Yokuts Park, invites participants to honor and celebrate the cherished Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos. Whether you choose to conquer the exhilarating half marathon or enjoy a leisurely 5K run/walk, this festive occasion promises a heartwarming experience filled with culture, community, and connection.
Get ready for a day packed with excitement! Participants will receive a unique medal and cozy hoodies (if registered by October 12th), and there will be age group awards and trophies to recognize your achievements. Indulge in delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and traditional pan dulce while enjoying folklorico dancing and lively music throughout the event. With a flat and fast course, kids races starting at 7:45 AM, and a chip-timed experience, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come join us and create unforgettable memories in Bakersfield as we celebrate life together!
Get ready for a day packed with excitement! Participants will receive a unique medal and cozy hoodies (if registered by October 12th), and there will be age group awards and trophies to recognize your achievements. Indulge in delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and traditional pan dulce while enjoying folklorico dancing and lively music throughout the event. With a flat and fast course, kids races starting at 7:45 AM, and a chip-timed experience, this is an event you won't want to miss. Come join us and create unforgettable memories in Bakersfield as we celebrate life together!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND REMEMBRANCE!
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, OR DAY OF THE DEAD, IS A CHERISHED MEXICAN HOLIDAY THAT HONORS AND CELEBRATES THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. FAMILIES GATHER TO CREATE COLORFUL ALTARS, SHARE STORIES, AND REMEMBER THEIR LOVED ONES WITH JOY AND GRATITUDE. THIS UNIQUE RACE AT YOKUTS PARK IN BAKERSFIELD INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION FILLED WITH CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION.
NEW FOR 2025! WE HAVE ADDED A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON!! A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:
* UNIQUE MEDAL
* HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (IF REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 12TH)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS TROPHIES
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE
* FLAT/FAST COURSE
* KIDS RACES
* FOLKLORICO DANCING
* CHIPPED TIMED EVENT
* MUSIC
* FUN!!
RACE LOCATION
YOKUTS PARK @ 4200 EMPIRE DR. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
BIB PICK UP/LATE REGISTRATION- IT'S ONLY ON RACE DAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, FROM 6:45-7:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK.
KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, OR DAY OF THE DEAD, IS A CHERISHED MEXICAN HOLIDAY THAT HONORS AND CELEBRATES THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. FAMILIES GATHER TO CREATE COLORFUL ALTARS, SHARE STORIES, AND REMEMBER THEIR LOVED ONES WITH JOY AND GRATITUDE. THIS UNIQUE RACE AT YOKUTS PARK IN BAKERSFIELD INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEARTFELT CELEBRATION FILLED WITH CULTURE, COMMUNITY, AND CONNECTION.
NEW FOR 2025! WE HAVE ADDED A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON!! A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:
* UNIQUE MEDAL
* HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS (IF REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 12TH)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS TROPHIES
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE
* FLAT/FAST COURSE
* KIDS RACES
* FOLKLORICO DANCING
* CHIPPED TIMED EVENT
* MUSIC
* FUN!!
RACE LOCATION
YOKUTS PARK @ 4200 EMPIRE DR. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
BIB PICK UP/LATE REGISTRATION- IT'S ONLY ON RACE DAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, FROM 6:45-7:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK.
KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM
Races
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Dia De Los Muertos Half Marathon
Incl. $5.44 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$79.44
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$28.56
7-10 YRS OLD- 400MTS 5-6 YRS OLD- 200MTS 3-4 YRS OLD- 100MTS 1-2 YRS OLD- 50MTS UNDER 1- 10MTS -
Dia De Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.16 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.16
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.16 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$39.16
NO AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 2 MILE WALK
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