Gardner Health Services 2025 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:30AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $54.00 - $96.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate life and community at the 6th Annual Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:30 AM along the beautiful Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, Santa Clara. Participants can choose between a family-friendly 5K and a scenic 10K run-walk, making it the perfect opportunity for everyone to join in on the fun while supporting a worthy cause.
The Día de los Muertos Run-Walk is not just about the race; it’s a heartfelt celebration filled with music, entertainment, and a health resource fair. This year, the event will also feature El Desfile de Catrinas, a colorful procession that honors the rich cultural heritage of the holiday. Participants and their families are encouraged to walk in the parade at 8:00 AM before the race begins. Don't forget to wear your best Día de los Muertos attire or the event tech shirt, and feel free to bring a photo or memento of a loved one to place on the giant ofrenda. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising to help provide free medical care to children and families in need. Register
The Día de los Muertos Run-Walk is not just about the race; it’s a heartfelt celebration filled with music, entertainment, and a health resource fair. This year, the event will also feature El Desfile de Catrinas, a colorful procession that honors the rich cultural heritage of the holiday. Participants and their families are encouraged to walk in the parade at 8:00 AM before the race begins. Don't forget to wear your best Día de los Muertos attire or the event tech shirt, and feel free to bring a photo or memento of a loved one to place on the giant ofrenda. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising to help provide free medical care to children and families in need. Register
Organiser's Description
We've kept you waiting long enough, but we're ready to hit the ground running for our 6TH ANNUAL GARDNER HEALTH SERVICES D'IA DE LOS MUERTOS RUN-WALK. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:30am along the Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, CA. This fundraising event and health initiative brings together patients, clients, staff, and the community in celebration of life, health, and the lives of those we love eternally. Join us as we raise funds to help children and families who can't afford medical insurance get free care! The event will feature a family-friendly 5K and 10K run-walk route, music, entertainment, and a health resource fair. BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE....
EL DESFILE DE CATRINAS
This year we will host El Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Procession). Learn more about the history and meaning of Catrinas and enjoy a parade showcasing its beauty and culture. Participants and their families are welcome to walk in the parade at 8:00am before the race. For more information how to sign up click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/GHSDiaDeLosMuertosRunWalk/Page-3]. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race Entry
* Bib and Timing Chip
* Finisher's Medal
* D'ia de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
* Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
* Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
WHAT TO WEAR
Show us your best D'ia de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes (catrinas, calaveras, etc.). Or, wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.
LA OFRENDA
Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a passed loved one, flowers, etc. for our giant ofrenda on display (no glass or open flames).
* All items should be placed on the ofrenda by 7:30am
* Photos should be 5 x 7 or smaller
* Please pick up photo/items before leaving venue. All items left at the end of the event will be discarded.
EL DESFILE DE CATRINAS
This year we will host El Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Procession). Learn more about the history and meaning of Catrinas and enjoy a parade showcasing its beauty and culture. Participants and their families are welcome to walk in the parade at 8:00am before the race. For more information how to sign up click here [https://runsignup.com/Race/GHSDiaDeLosMuertosRunWalk/Page-3]. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Race Entry
* Bib and Timing Chip
* Finisher's Medal
* D'ia de los Muertos Tech Shirt
PACKET/BIB PICK-UP
* Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
* Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
WHAT TO WEAR
Show us your best D'ia de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes (catrinas, calaveras, etc.). Or, wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.
LA OFRENDA
Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a passed loved one, flowers, etc. for our giant ofrenda on display (no glass or open flames).
* All items should be placed on the ofrenda by 7:30am
* Photos should be 5 x 7 or smaller
* Please pick up photo/items before leaving venue. All items left at the end of the event will be discarded.
Races
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Día De Los Muertos 10K
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$96.40
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Día De Los Muertos 5K
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$85.80
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Día De Los Muertos 5K (Kids 0-12)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race Tech Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:30AM PDT)
$54.00
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