Yokuts Park, Bakersfield CA
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
🎉 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.
🏃♀️ New for 2025! Join Our Half Marathon!
A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:
- Unique Medal: Celebrate your achievement with a special prize.
- Hoodies for All Participants: Ensure to register by Sunday, October 5th to receive a hoodie. Shirts will be provided for those who sign up after!
- Coffee Mug: Register by Sunday, October 5th to get this added bonus!
- Age Group Awards: Both 5K & Half Marathon participants will be recognized!
- $100 Cash: Awarded to the first male/female finishers in the Half Marathon!
- Tacos: Enjoy delicious tacos during the event!
- Hot Chocolate: Warm up with a delightful cup of hot chocolate.
- Event Goodie Bag: Take home a bag filled with fun surprises!
- Dia de los Muertos Pan Dulce: Savor traditional sweet bread.
- Dia de los Muertos Altar: Participate in this significant cultural aspect.
- Flat/Fast Course: A course designed for personal bests!
- Kids Races: Fun and engaging races for the little ones!
- Folklorico Dancing: Experience vibrant performances!
- Chipped Timed Event: Accurate timing for all participants!
- Music: Enjoy lively tunes throughout the race!
- Fun!!: A day filled with joy and community spirit!
📍 Race Location
Yokuts Park @ 4200 Empire Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93309
🕒 Bib Pick Up/Late Registration
It's ONLY on race day, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, from 5:45-7:45AM @ Yokuts Park.
🏁 Race Schedule
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00AM
- Kids Races Start: 7:45AM
- 5K/2 Mile Walk Starts: 8:00AM
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK.
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