DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD)

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) Race Information

<p><strong>Join Us for a Vibrant Celebration of Life and Remembrance!</strong></p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><strong>NEW FOR 2025! WE HAVE ADDED A DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON!! A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>UNIQUE MEDAL</strong></li><li><strong>HOODIES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS  (If registered by Sunday, October 5th). SHIRTS FOR THOSE WHO SIGN UP AFTER! </strong></li><li><strong>COFFEE MUG (If registered by Sunday, October 5th) </strong></li><li><strong>AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR BOTH 5K &amp; HALF MARATHON!</strong></li><li><strong>$100 CASH TO FIRST MALE/FEMALE IN HALF MARATHON!</strong></li><li><strong>$200 FOR TEAM WITH MOST PARTICIPANTS!</strong></li><li><strong>30 OZ COFFEE TUMBLER FOR TOP 10 OVERALL MALE/FEMALE IN 5K &amp; HALF MARATHON!</strong></li><li><strong>TACOS</strong></li><li><strong>HOT CHOCOLATE</strong></li><li><strong>EVENT GOODIE BAG</strong></li><li><strong>DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCE</strong></li><li><strong>DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTAR</strong></li><li><strong>FLAT/FAST COURSE</strong></li><li><strong>KIDS RACES</strong></li><li><strong>FOLKLORICO DANCING </strong></li><li><strong>CHIPPED TIMED EVENT</strong></li><li><strong>MUSIC</strong></li><li><strong>FUN!!</strong></li></ul> <p><strong>RACE LOCATION</strong></p> <p><strong>YOKUTS PARK &#64; 4200 Empire Dr. Bakersfield, Ca 93309</strong></p> <p><strong>BIB PICK UP/LATE REGISTRATION- It&#39;s ONLY on race day, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, from 5:45-7:45AM &#64; Yokuts Park.</strong></p> <p><strong>HALF MARATHON START: 7:00AM</strong></p> <p><strong>KIDS RACES START AT 7:45AM </strong></p> <p><strong>5K/2 MILE WALK STARTS AT 8:00AM</strong></p> <p> </p>