Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing 2026 — Mission, TX

Date
November 1, 2026
Location
Mission, TX
Venue
1801 Native Land Design
Start Time
6:45 AM
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $30.00
Events
5k Run (with T-shirt), 5k Run (no shirt), 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, 5k Virtual (Finisher Medal & T-shirt), Vendor both
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing is a running event featuring a 1 mile distance. The race takes place on November 1, 2026, in Mission, Texas, at 1801 Native Land Design. The typical start time is 6:45 AM. Entry prices range from $15.00 to $30.00.

From the Race Organizer
💀🕯️ 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile 🦋🌸 Sunday, November 1, 2026 | National Butterfly Center The Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile is back for its second year! Join us for a colorful morning of healthy movement, community, remembrance, and supporting a good cause. Día de los Muertos is a beautiful tradition centered on honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed. Whether you’re racing the 5K, walking the 1 Mile with family and friends, or simply coming out to experience the celebration, we invite you to be part of this meaningful community event. Dress in your favorite Día de los Muertos-inspired colors, florals, butterflies, or calavera-style outfits and help us fill the National Butterfly Center with life, remembrance, and community. 💀🦋🌼 📍 Event Details Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Location: National Butterfly Center 5K Run: 8:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 AM Please note: No 5K late arrivals more than 5 minutes after the official start time. 💀 Registration 5K Run: $30 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15 👕 Shirt Deadline Oct. 14th, 2026 After the deadline, available shirt sizes will be while supplies last. 🎉 What to Expect ⏱️ Professional Chip Timing & Live Results for the 5K 🏅 Finisher Medals 🏆 5K Age Group & Overall Awards 👕 Día de los Muertos Race Shirt 🍌 Post-Race Snacks & Drinks 🎶 Music & Community Atmosphere 🌸 Día de los Muertos Decorations 🛍️ Local Vendors 🎈 Start/Finish Line Arch 📸 Race-Day Photo Opportunities 🦋 A beautiful race experience at the National Butterfly Center 🏆 5K Age Group Awards Male & Female: 12 & Under 13–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70+ Top Overall Male & Female will also receive a special award. This race is about more than a finish time. It’s about healthy movement, community, memory, and supporting a good cause. Come run, walk, remember, celebrate, and experience the 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile with us. 💀🌼🦋 Brought to you by the National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing. See you at the start line November 1! 🌸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Course & Travel Notes

Sunrise on race day is at 6:42 AM, three minutes before the 6:45 AM start of the Día de los Muertos 5K in Mission, Texas. The venue sits at 148 feet elevation. In November, typical monthly normals include an average high of 80°F and average low of 57°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 9% of days. McAllen Miller International Airport is located 6.1 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 148 ft elevation☀️ Typically 80°F / 57°F · 9% chance of rain✈️ McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) — 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing 2026 — Mission, TX?

Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing 2026 — Mission, TX takes place on November 1, 2026. The race is held in Mission, Texas.

Where is Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing 2026 — Mission, TX held?

Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing 2026 — Mission, TX is held at 1801 Native Land Design in Mission, Texas.

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