Día de Muertos 5K
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Immokalee, Florida
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Día de Muertos 5K on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the scenic Pepper Ranch Campground in Immokalee, Florida! This unique event celebrates life, culture, and community, inspired by the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. Runners and walkers will enjoy a picturesque 5K route through the beautiful natural surroundings of Southwest Florida, culminating in a lively finish-line celebration filled with music, food, and cultural activities.
Participants are encouraged to immerse themselves in the festive spirit by donning calavera-inspired costumes, colorful attire, and floral headpieces. After crossing the finish line, join in the fun with entertainment, photo opportunities, and a variety of Día de Muertos-themed experiences. With awards for top finishers and a friendly, festive atmosphere, the Día de Muertos 5K promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community and culture. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event—mark your calendars for October 24, 2026, and get ready to run, celebrate, and embrace the spirit of Día de Muertos in Immokalee!
Participants are encouraged to immerse themselves in the festive spirit by donning calavera-inspired costumes, colorful attire, and floral headpieces. After crossing the finish line, join in the fun with entertainment, photo opportunities, and a variety of Día de Muertos-themed experiences. With awards for top finishers and a friendly, festive atmosphere, the Día de Muertos 5K promises to be an unforgettable celebration of community and culture. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event—mark your calendars for October 24, 2026, and get ready to run, celebrate, and embrace the spirit of Día de Muertos in Immokalee!
Organiser's Description
D'ia de Muertos 5K
A Celebration of Life, Culture & Community
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Pepper Ranch Campground in Immokalee for the inaugural D'ia de Muertos 5K.
More than a race, the D'ia de Muertos 5K will be a celebration inspired by the traditions, colors, music, food, and culture surrounding D'ia de Muertos the Day of the Dead.
The 5K will take runners and walkers through the natural surroundings of Pepper Ranch, creating a unique Southwest Florida race experience before returning to a finish-line celebration filled with D'ia de Muertos-inspired activities and entertainment.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Location: Pepper Ranch Campground Immokalee, Florida
Distance: 5K
Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet Fort Myers
Additional packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day.
Celebrate D'ia de Muertos
D'ia de Muertos is a tradition centered around remembering and celebrating the lives of family members and loved ones who have passed. The D'ia de Muertos 5K will incorporate elements of that celebration while bringing the community together for a morning of running, culture, and celebration.
Expect a colorful race atmosphere featuring D'ia de Muertos-inspired d'ecor, music, traditional imagery, and special touches throughout the event.
Participants are encouraged to embrace the theme with calavera-inspired costumes, colorful attire, floral headpieces, face paint, and other D'ia de Muertos-inspired elements.
Finish-Line Celebration
The celebration will continue after participants cross the finish line with music, food, entertainment, photo opportunities, cultural activities, and other D'ia de Muertos-themed experiences.
Additional details regarding participant giveaways, entertainment, vendors, and race-day activities will be announced as race day approaches.
Timing & Awards
The D'ia de Muertos 5K will be professionally chip timed.
Overall Awards Gun Time
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers:
1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place
Age Group Awards Chip Time
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group:
09 | 1019 | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
Overall awards will be determined by gun time, while age group awards will be determined by chip time.
Come experience a 5K unlike anything else in Southwest Florida as we bring together running, community, and the traditions of D'ia de Muertos in Immokalee.
A Celebration of Life, Culture & Community
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Pepper Ranch Campground in Immokalee for the inaugural D'ia de Muertos 5K.
More than a race, the D'ia de Muertos 5K will be a celebration inspired by the traditions, colors, music, food, and culture surrounding D'ia de Muertos the Day of the Dead.
The 5K will take runners and walkers through the natural surroundings of Pepper Ranch, creating a unique Southwest Florida race experience before returning to a finish-line celebration filled with D'ia de Muertos-inspired activities and entertainment.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Location: Pepper Ranch Campground Immokalee, Florida
Distance: 5K
Packet Pickup: Fleet Feet Fort Myers
Additional packet pickup dates and times will be announced closer to race day.
Celebrate D'ia de Muertos
D'ia de Muertos is a tradition centered around remembering and celebrating the lives of family members and loved ones who have passed. The D'ia de Muertos 5K will incorporate elements of that celebration while bringing the community together for a morning of running, culture, and celebration.
Expect a colorful race atmosphere featuring D'ia de Muertos-inspired d'ecor, music, traditional imagery, and special touches throughout the event.
Participants are encouraged to embrace the theme with calavera-inspired costumes, colorful attire, floral headpieces, face paint, and other D'ia de Muertos-inspired elements.
Finish-Line Celebration
The celebration will continue after participants cross the finish line with music, food, entertainment, photo opportunities, cultural activities, and other D'ia de Muertos-themed experiences.
Additional details regarding participant giveaways, entertainment, vendors, and race-day activities will be announced as race day approaches.
Timing & Awards
The D'ia de Muertos 5K will be professionally chip timed.
Overall Awards Gun Time
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers:
1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place
Age Group Awards Chip Time
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group:
09 | 1019 | 2029 | 3039 | 4049 | 5059 | 6069 | 70+
Overall awards will be determined by gun time, while age group awards will be determined by chip time.
Come experience a 5K unlike anything else in Southwest Florida as we bring together running, community, and the traditions of D'ia de Muertos in Immokalee.
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6315 Pepper Road, Immokalee, 34142, FL, United States
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