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

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

Race Date

Oct 24, 2026

Location

Bakersfield, CA

The Experience

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 MEDALHOODIES 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!TACOSHOT CHOCOLATEEVENT GOODIE BAGDIA DE LOS MUERTOS PAN DULCEDIA DE LOS MUERTOS ALTARFLAT/FAST COURSEKIDS RACESFOLKLORICO DANCING CHIPPED TIMED EVENTMUSICFUN!! 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

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Start Time

7:00 AM

Giveaway

HOODIES

Start Location

Yokuts Park, Bakersfield, CA, 93309

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 78°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

50%

Humidity

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