Run of the Dead 2025

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