Bakersfield, United States of America · Saturday 24 October 2026
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
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) is a half marathon held in Bakersfield, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 24 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for DIA DE LOS MUERTOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK (BAKERSFIELD) is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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