Gardner Health Services 2025 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk

Gardner Health Services 2025 Día de los Muertos Run-Walk Race Information

<p><span style="color:#000000">We&#39;ve kept you waiting long enough, but we&#39;re ready to hit the ground running for our<strong> 6th Annual Gardner Health Services Día de los Muertos Run-Walk</strong>. Join us on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 8:30am along the Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, CA. This fundraising event and health initiative brings together patients, clients, staff, and the community in celebration of life, health, and the lives of those we love eternally. Join us as we raise funds to help children and families – who can&#39;t afford medical insurance – get free care! </span><span style="color:#000000">The event will feature a family-friendly 5K and 10K run-walk route, music, entertainment, and a health resource fair. <strong><span style="color:rgb( 192 , 25 , 140 )">BUT WAIT! There&#39;s more....</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 192 , 25 , 140 )"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 83 , 198 , 242 )">EL DESFILE DE CATRINAS</span> </strong></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">This year we will host El Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Procession). Learn more about the history and meaning of Catrinas and enjoy a parade showcasing its beauty and culture. Participants and their families are welcome to walk in the parade at 8:00am before the race. More information to come with details and how to sign up. If you have any questions, please email ceszavala&#64;gfhn.org.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 83 , 198 , 242 )"><strong>REGISTRATION INCLUDES</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Race Entry </span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Bib and Timing Chip</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Finisher&#39;s Medal</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Día de los Muertos Tech Shirt</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 83 , 198 , 242 )"><strong>PACKET/BIB PICK-UP</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#000000">Friday, October 31, 2025 | 10:00am - 7:00pm | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:00am - 7:45am | 1621 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 83 , 198 , 242 )"><b>WHAT TO WEAR</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Show us your best Día de los Muertos spirit and come in masks, colorful makeup, and costumes (catrinas, calaveras, etc.). Or, wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 83 , 198 , 242 )"><strong>LA OFRENDA</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of a passed loved one, flowers, etc. for our giant ofrenda on display (no glass or open flames).</span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:#000000">All items should be placed on the ofrenda by 7:30am</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Photos should be 5″ x 7″ or smaller</span></li><li><span style="color:#000000">Please pick up photo/items before leaving venue. All items left at the end of the event will be discarded. </span></li></ul>