Patton Park Recreation Center, Detroit MI
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Saturday November 1, 2025
- Location: Patton Park Recreation Center, Detroit, MI
- Check In: Begins at 7:00 AM
- Race Start: 9 AM sharp
CHECK IN AND NETWORKING
- Packet Pickup: Arrive early to pickup your packet if you missed packet pickup.
- Community Interaction: Visit the vendors and network with community and business leaders.
- Ofrenda: Visit the Ofrenda and get warmed up before the race.
RACE INFORMATION
- Categories: 10K Runners will line up first, followed by 5K Runners and then walkers.
- Start Signal: The Race Chair will sound the horn for the race to begin.
- Course Guidance: Please follow the signs and volunteers for directions.
FUNDRAISER MISSION
- Beneficiary: Run of the Dead 2025 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS).
- Mission: Provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development.
- Preservation: The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts.
- Support: Your sponsorship and partnership will support this mission for years to come.
RACE EXPERIENCE
- Options: The Run provides 5k and 10k options.
- Event Certification: The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
- Ofrenda Display: An ofrenda (altar) will be created and displayed by a community leader.
- Traditional Celebration: Participants will celebrate by wearing traditional face paint, flowers, and attire.
ENTERTAINMENT AND AWARDS
- Amenities: Enjoy light bites, vendors, and entertainment by COMPAS.
- Timing: This race is chip timed by Wolf Creek Race Management.
- Medals: Awards for both 5K and 10K, 1st and 2nd place winners as well as overall Male and Female winners in both categories.
REGISTER NOW
- Registration Link: Register for Run of the Dead 2025
