Day of The Dead 5K

Remembering Our Grandparents - Day of the Dead 5k

With a theme of Remembering Our Grandparents, we celebrate the legacy and memory of our beloved ancestors. From sharing stories to creating new memories with loved ones, our Day of the Dead Fun Run  - Remembering Our Grandparents embraces the essence of Día de los Muertos by reflecting on the enduring spirit of love, wisdom, and guidance of those who came before us.  Let's come together to celebrate the spirit of familia and create cherished moments for our children to treasure!

Everyone is encouraged to dress in their Día de los Muertos outfits, spooky costumes, or wear the race shirt given at packet pick-up.

Our race begins in the center of Old Fair Oaks Village before descending over the bridge along the scenic American River Trail toward Bannister Park. But brace yourself for the final stretch—a challenging half-mile ascent to the finish line awaits, where victory and a complimentary tamale await you!

Schedule:

6:30 am - 7:30 am: Race day registration and packet pick up
7:30 am: All final items dropped off for the La Ofrenda
8:05 am - Kids Races begin
8:20 am - Day of the Dead progression to starting line
8:30 am - Day of the Dead 5k race begins
9:30 am - Awards ceremony and costume contest

Course Info:

The race kicks off with a 0.5-mile downhill through the charming Old Fair Oaks Village neighborhood and over the bridge. Following a 3.2-mile out-and-back path along the picturesque American River Trail towards Bannister Park, the course remains entirely on paved roads and trails, catering to participants of all abilities and those with strollers.  The race concludes with an approximate half-mile ascent back to the finish line.

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Awards & Age Divisions:

Awards ceremony to follow event at 9:30 a.m. for the 5k and costume contest. Prizes for overall male and female winners will be presented. Top three finishers in each age division will receive a special prize. Age-group winners pick up prizes at the Awards table.

Top boy and girl finishers in the 1/4 and 1/2 mile races will receive a special prize. All other kid finishers will receive medals.

Top 3 finishers in the male and female races will respectively receive:

1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners
2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners
3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

Top 3 finishers in each Age Group (5k Run) will receive a free pair of socks from our sponsor from OS1st:
12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Costume Contest:

1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners
2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners
3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

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