Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA

Date
October 31, 2026
Location
Sacramento, CA
Venue
2501 New Market Dr
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00
Events
5k Run or Walk
Includes
T-Shirt

The Día De Los Muertos 5K Race takes place on October 31, 2026, in Sacramento, California at 2501 New Market Drive. Despite its name, the event offers a 1-mile distance rather than a full 5K. The race starts at 9:00 AM and costs $40 to enter. If you're traveling to Sacramento for the event, you have flexibility in participation options: you can run in person or take advantage of the virtual participation option, which allows you to complete your mile remotely. This setup works well for athletes who may need to adjust their travel plans or prefer running from their hotel or another location.

From the Race Organizer
Come celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) and run a 5k race. 5k run/walk starts 9am on Saturday October 31st, 2026. All levels are welcome, it is a fully paved path, strollers are welcome. Packet Pick up is Saturday October 31st 7am-8:45am at North Natomas Regional Park (Same location as the race). All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and sticker with registration, top 3 in each age group and top 3 over all in male and female categories will receive ribbons. The race will be held at North Natomas Regional Park, it is a flat course held on the sidewalk which is a loop around the entire park. All ages and running/walking abilities are welcome to participate. Participants are welcome to wear costumes. Only dogs allowed are service dogs, this is a USATF rule because this is a sanctioned race by USA Track and field. https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/event-insurance-sanctions/sanctions-faqs#Can%20dogs%20or%20other%20animals%20participate%20in%20sanctioned%20events ? This is a fundraiser for the Azteca FC youth Cross Country and track program. Every season members from Azteca FC work hard to qualify for the Junior Olympics. This 5k is a fundraiser to assist the athletes who qualify to attend and compete in the Junior Olympics. In July 2025, Jackson Sevilla and Ethan Tang, represented Azteca FC at the Junior Olympics In Savannah, Georgia. Your generous support helps athletes compete at the highest level and gain national recognition to help them earn opportunities to compete at the college level. www.Aztecafc.com Sponsors of this race include Lisa Kaplan, District 1 City of Sacramento Councilmember and Azteca FC.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sacramento, CA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA?

Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Sacramento, California.

Where is Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA held?

Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA is held at 2501 New Market Dr in Sacramento, California.

Where can I find hotels near Día De Los Muertos 5k Race 2026 — Sacramento, CA?

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