Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll

Event Overview

Capital City Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Footprints of Michigan is proud to bring you this celebration of life and death for all ages. The holiday originated in Mexico and is celebrated across Latin America and the US. Come dressed up and ready to celebrate tradition, community, and diversity.

Event Highlights

• Dress Code: Participants are encouraged to wear traditional Dia de los Muertos face paint, flowers, and other attire.
• Family Fun Event: This is an event for everyone!

Location

• Venue: Granger Meadows Park, 1745 Granger Meadows Ln, Lansing, MI.

Registration Costs

• 5K Cost: Pre-registration before October 16th (all ages) $40.00, includes Dia de los Muertos t-shirt. After the pre-registration date, $45.00 (all ages), t-shirt as supplies last - not guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Kids Run: Carrera de Los Niños (Kids Run) $10.00 registration after pre-registration. Kids will receive a medal, bib, and goodie bag (300 yards).

Awards

• Finisher Medal: All participants (excludes kids run) will receive a beautiful Dia de Los Muertos finisher medal and T-shirt.

Packet Pickup

• Location: Will be at Footprints of Michigan Office at 3010 W. Saint Joseph St. Lansing, MI 48917.
• Time: From 4 PM to 6 PM ON FRIDAY, 23rd.

Race Schedule

• Start Time: The race will start at 10:00 am for runners and 11:00 am for walkers/rollers.

Timing and Results

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and on this website.

More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk/Roll.