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Sunday, November 1st, 2026
1801 Native Land Design, Mission TX
5K · 1 Mile
61–79°F · some rain risk
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2025
56–81°F
rain
2024
70–83°F
rain
2023
43–62°F
dry
2022
63–73°F
rain
2021
59–80°F
dry
2020
55–80°F
dry
2019
40–61°F
dry
2018
56–68°F
dry
2017
65–82°F
rain
2016
72–86°F
dry
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About this race
💀🕯️ 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile 🦋🌸
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | National Butterfly Center
The Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile is back for its second year! Join us for a colorful morning of healthy movement, community, remembrance, and supporting a good cause.
Día de los Muertos is a beautiful tradition centered on honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed. Whether you’re racing the 5K, walking the 1 Mile with family and friends, or simply coming out to experience the celebration, we invite you to be part of this meaningful community event.
Dress in your favorite Día de los Muertos-inspired colors, florals, butterflies, or calavera-style outfits and help us fill the National Butterfly Center with life, remembrance, and community. 💀🦋🌼
📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Location: National Butterfly Center
5K Run: 8:00 AM
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 AM
Please note: No 5K late arrivals more than 5 minutes after the official start time.
💀 Registration
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15
👕 Shirt Deadline
Oct. 14th, 2026
After the deadline, available shirt sizes will be while supplies last.
🎉 What to Expect
⏱️ Professional Chip Timing & Live Results for the 5K
🏅 Finisher Medals
🏆 5K Age Group & Overall Awards
👕 Día de los Muertos Race Shirt
🍌 Post-Race Snacks & Drinks
🎶 Music & Community Atmosphere
🌸 Día de los Muertos Decorations
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎈 Start/Finish Line Arch
📸 Race-Day Photo Opportunities
🦋 A beautiful race experience at the National Butterfly Center
🏆 5K Age Group Awards
Male & Female:
12 & Under
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+
Top Overall Male & Female will also receive a special award.
This race is about more than a finish time. It’s about healthy movement, community, memory, and supporting a good cause.
Come run, walk, remember, celebrate, and experience the 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile with us. 💀🌼🦋
Brought to you by the National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing.
See you at the start line November 1! 🌸🏃♀️🏃♂️
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