Día De Los Muertos 5k Race

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 AM PDT

Location: 2501 New Market Dr, Sacramento, CA 95835
Type: Run

Official registration Past results

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Celebrate Día De Los Muertos on a flat 5k course while supporting youth athletes striving for the Junior Olympics.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

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School & Youth Teams

Join the Día De Los Muertos 5k Race in Sacramento, a welcoming run/walk celebrating the Day of the Dead. This USATF-sanctioned event takes place on a flat, paved loop course at North Natomas Regional Park, open to all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, adding to the festive atmosphere. Beyond the celebration, this race serves as a vital fundraiser for the Azteca FC youth Cross Country and track program, helping aspiring athletes compete at the Junior Olympics and gain national recognition.

From the organizer

Come celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) and run a 5k race.

5k run/walk starts 9am on Saturday October 31st, 2026. All levels are welcome, it is a fully paved path, strollers are welcome.

Packet Pick up is Saturday October 31st 7am-8:45am at North Natomas Regional Park (Same location as the race).

All participants will receive a t-shirt and sticker with registration, top 3 in each age group and top 3 over all in male and female categories will receive ribbons.

The race will be held at North Natomas Regional Park, it is a flat course held on the sidewalk which is a loop around the entire park. All ages and running/walking abilities are welcome to participate. Participants are welcome to wear costumes.

Only dogs allowed are service dogs, this is a USATF rule because this is a sanctioned race by USA Track and field.

https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/event-insurance-sanctions/sanctions-faqs#Can%20dogs%20or%20other%20animals%20participate%20in%20sanctioned%20events ?

This is a fundraiser for the Azteca FC youth Cross Country and track program. Every season members from Azteca FC work hard to qualify for the Junior Olympics. This 5k is a fundraiser to assist the athletes who qualify to attend and compete in the Junior Olympics. In July 2025, Jackson Sevilla and Ethan Tang, represented Azteca FC at the Junior Olympics In Savannah, Georgia. Your generous support helps athletes compete at the highest level and gain national recognition to help them earn opportunities to compete at the college level.

www.Aztecafc.com

Sponsors of this race include Lisa Kaplan, District 1 City of Sacramento Councilmember and Azteca FC.