DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:00AM PDT
- Location Bakersfield, California
- Price $28.56 - $90.04
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk in Bakersfield, Kern, on Sunday, October 19, 2025! This vibrant event at Yokuts Park honors the cherished Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, which celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. With a heartwarming atmosphere filled with culture and community, participants can choose to run a spirited half marathon or a fun 5K walk/run, both promising a day filled with joy and connection.
Get ready for an exciting day featuring a flat and fast course, unique medals, and age group awards for both distances. All participants registered by October 5th will receive cozy hoodies, while post-registration participants will get shirts. Enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and sweet pan dulce as you immerse yourself in the festivities, which also include folklorico dancing, music, and a festive altar. Plus, there's a chance to win cash prizes and special awards for top finishers! Don’t miss this incredible celebration of life and remembrance—mark your calendars for October 19th and be part of a day that promises fun for everyone!
Get ready for an exciting day featuring a flat and fast course, unique medals, and age group awards for both distances. All participants registered by October 5th will receive cozy hoodies, while post-registration participants will get shirts. Enjoy delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and sweet pan dulce as you immerse yourself in the festivities, which also include folklorico dancing, music, and a festive altar. Plus, there's a chance to win cash prizes and special awards for top finishers! Don’t miss this incredible celebration of life and remembrance—mark your calendars for October 19th and be part of a day that promises fun for everyone!
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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!
* COFFEE MUG (IF REGISTERED BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!
* $100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!
* $200 FOR TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS!
* 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE IN 5K & HALF MARATHON!
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* EVENT GOODIE BAG
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
* 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 5:45-7:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK.
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM
5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM
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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!
* COFFEE MUG (IF REGISTERED BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH)
* AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!
* $100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!
* $200 FOR TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS!
* 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE IN 5K & HALF MARATHON!
* TACOS
* HOT CHOCOLATE
* EVENT GOODIE BAG
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE
* DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR
* 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 5:45-7:45AM @ YOKUTS PARK.
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM
5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM
Races
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Dia De Los Muertos Half Marathon
Incl. $6.04 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$90.04
GUARANTEED HOODIES AND COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:45AM PDT)
$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. $3.70 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$48.70
GUARANTEED HOODIES and COFFEE MUGS FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 5th. Shirts provided to those who register after. -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & HOODIES
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$48.70
NO AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 2 MILE WALK.
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Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, 93309, CA, United States
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