DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 AM PDT

Location: Yokuts Park, 4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Type: Walk

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

Race feel

Honor and celebrate life at this vibrant Dia de los Muertos run, featuring a flat course, cultural festivities, and delicious post-race treats.

Fun
Competitive
Festive

Join a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance at the Dia de los Muertos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk in Bakersfield. This unique event at Yokuts Park honors the cherished Mexican holiday, inviting participants to connect with culture and community. Enjoy a flat, fast course, complete with folklorico dancing, traditional altars, and delicious post-race treats like tacos, hot chocolate, and pan dulce. Runners can also look forward to unique medals, hoodies, and opportunities for cash prizes and age group awards.

What to expect

Experience a flat and fast course through Yokuts Park.
Celebrate with folklorico dancing, traditional altars, and music.

From the organizer

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.

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

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! 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 OVERALL IN THE 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, SAT, OCTOBER 24TH, 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