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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Yokuts Park, Bakersfield CA
Half · 5K
55–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
55–78°F
dry
2024
55–82°F
dry
2023
57–80°F
dry
2022
50–75°F
dry
2021
56–78°F
dry
2020
59–79°F
dry
2019
57–91°F
dry
2018
51–81°F
dry
2017
58–94°F
dry
2016
59–82°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Oct 30
Cloudy · 55–73°F
Friday, Oct 30starts near 55°F · 3% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
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 3 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, September 27th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!
- HALF MARATHONERS GET A COFFEE MUG & BEANIE!
- AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!
- $200 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!
- 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 5 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, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, from 3:00-4:45PM @ Yokuts Park.
HALF MARATHON START: 4:00PM
KIDS RACES START AT 4:45PM
5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 5:00PM
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