Día de los Muertos - Candles & Calacas 5K Fun Run/Walk is a running race on November 1, 2026 in East Lansing, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
Join us for IEV's annual Fun Race. This year, the theme is Día de Los Muertos - a joyful tradition of remembering and honoring the people we love.
📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Michigan State University Hubbard/Akers Courtyard.
This friendly fun run/walk is a collaboration between the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV) and the International Engagement in Mexico (IEM) education abroad program. Proceeds from the event will support service-learning projects carried out by Michigan State University students through IEV.
Registration: Register by October 16, 2026, to guarantee your event T-shirt on race day.
🏅 The first 100 finishers will receive a race medal.
Can't join us in person? You can still participate in our virtual race! We'll provide your T-shirt and medal. Just make sure to register under the virtual 5K race.
Make It Festive!
This isn't just about crossing the finish line. It's about community, connection, celebration, and remembrance.
We invite you to come dressed for the occasion! Think:
Bring your friends, bring your spirit, and join us as we move together, celebrate together, and remember together.
MSU students, please bring your Student ID to check in. Children under the age of 15: please register under ALL Students ($25).
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
55°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
45,394
as of 2023
City Elevation
847 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 54 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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Día de los Muertos - Candles & Calacas 5K Fun Run/Walk
Nov 1, 2026