North Carolina · 5K
Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival
Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival is a 5K event held in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- event.sportreach.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival
Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for the 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival in downtown Raleigh—a vibrant celebration of culture and community benefiting the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club. The morning begins with a scenic 5K starting at Centro Mexican Restaurant and winding through historic Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a lively post-race celebration. The fun continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street featuring local vendors, food, music, traditional dancers, fam…
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Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival: common questions
- When is the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival held?
- In Raleigh, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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