Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a vibrant Day of the Dead celebration in Raleigh, featuring a scenic 5K, cultural street festival, and costume fun, all for a good cause.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin a vibrant celebration of culture and community at the Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival in downtown Raleigh. This annual event features a scenic 5K run starting at Centro Mexican Restaurant and winding through historic Oakwood Cemetery. Following the race, a lively street festival on Wilmington Street offers local vendors, food, music, traditional dancers, and family activities. The festivities include Día de los Muertos altars and a popular costume contest, all while benefiting the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club.
What to expect
- Run a scenic 5K route that takes you through historic Oakwood Cemetery.
- Enjoy a lively post-race celebration and free street festival with local vendors, food, and music.
- Immerse yourself in cultural festivities, including traditional dancers, Día de los Muertos altars, and a costume contest.
Standout details
- Benefits Fox Road Boys & Girls Club
- Scenic route through historic Oakwood Cemetery
- Vibrant Day of the Dead street festival
- Costume contest and cultural altars
Perks & features
- After-Party
After-PartyFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for the 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival in downtown Raleigh—a vibrant celebration of culture and community benefiting the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club. The morning begins with a scenic 5K starting at Centro Mexican Restaurant and winding through historic Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a lively post-race celebration. The fun continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street featuring local vendors, food, music, traditional dancers, family activities, Día de los Muertos altars, and a crowd-favorite costume contest. Whether you’re running or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this one-of-a-kind Raleigh tradition has something for everyone.