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

Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Lansing, MI, with entry fees from $10 to $40.

Date
October 24, 2026 (83 days to go)
Price
$10–$40
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Capital City Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 24, 2026 

Footprints of Michigan is proud to bring you the Capital City Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a celebration of life and death of all ages. While the holiday originated in Mexico, it is celebrated all over Latin America and the US.  Come dressed up and ready to celebrate tradition, community, and diversity.

Participants are encouraged to wear traditional Dia de los Muertos face paint, flowers and other attire.  FAMILY FUN EVENT!

Location: Granger Meadows Park

Cost 5k: Pre-registration before October 16th (all ages) $40.00 -  includes Dia de los Muertos t-shirt.  After pre-registration date $45.00 (all ages), t-shirt as supplies last Not guaranteed a T shirt.  

Carrera de Los Niños (Kids Run): $10 Registration after pre registration   Kids will receive medal, bib , and goodie bag. (300 yards)

Awards: All participants (excludes kids run) will receive a beautiful Dia de Los Muertos finisher medal and T- Shirt

Packet pick up: Will be at Footprints of Michigan Office at 3010 W. Saint Joseph St. Lansing, MI 48917 from 4PM to 6PM ON FRIDAY 23rd.

Race will start at 11:00 am 

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

 

Events

Capital City Dia De Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll$40
Kids Run - Carrera de Los Niños$10

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

57°

Typical Low

39°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lansing Capital City Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 8:02 AMSunset 6:41 PMDaylight 10h 39m

Host City

About Lansing, MI

Population

112,546

as of 2023

City Elevation

864 ft

Nearest Airport

LAN

Capital Region International Airport · 4 mi

Major Hub

GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 50 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll
Date
October 24, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll?+
Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll is a running race held in Lansing, Michigan on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll?+
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Lansing, Michigan at 1745 Granger Meadows Ln. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Capital City Dia de Los Muertos 5k Run/Walk/Roll?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

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

Oct 24, 2026

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