DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Bakersfield, CA, with entry fees from $25 to $74.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- Yokuts Park, Bakersfield, CA
- Price
- $25–$74
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 5 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, October 5th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER!
- COFFEE MUG (If registered by Sunday, October 5th)
- AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K & HALF MARATHON!
- $100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!
- 30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 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, SAT, OCTOBER 24TH, from 5:45-7:45AM @ Yokuts Park.
HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM
KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM
5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM
Events
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
77°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersfield 5 Nw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bakersfield, CA
Population
408,366
as of 2023
City Elevation
379 ft
Nearest Airport
BFL
Meadows Field · 8 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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93
Days to train
- Race
- DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- Yokuts Park, Bakersfield, CA
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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)
Oct 24, 2026