Run of the Dead 2026 2026 — Detroit, MI

Date
November 1, 2026
Location
Detroit, MI
Venue
Patton Park Recreation Center
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $75.00
Events
Run of the Dead 5k, Run of the Dead 10k
Includes
T-Shirt
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SUNDAY NOV 1, 2026 CHECK IN BEGINS AT 7:00 AM Arrive early to pickup your packet if you missed packet pickup. Visit the vendors. Visit the Ofrenda. Get warmed up. Network with community and business leaders. RACE BEGINS AT 9AM SHARP 10K Runners will line up first, followed by the 5K Runners and then walkers. The Race Chair will sound the horn for the race to begin. Please follow the signs and volunteers for directions Run of the Dead 2026 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). The mission of COMPÁS is to provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development. The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts. Your sponsorship and partnership will support this mission for years to come. The Run provides 5k and 10k options. The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run of the Dead 2026 2026 — Detroit, MI?

Run of the Dead 2026 2026 — Detroit, MI takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Detroit, Michigan.

Where is Run of the Dead 2026 2026 — Detroit, MI held?

Run of the Dead 2026 2026 — Detroit, MI is held at Patton Park Recreation Center in Detroit, Michigan.

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