2026 Day of the Dead 5K - Mita's Foundation and DJ Gato 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K Students - Valid Students ID Required | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Children - 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Christa McAuliffe Elementary Children - Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $20 | – |
| VirtualVirtual | – | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $40 until Oct 23.
- 5K Students - Valid Students ID Required and Christa McAuliffe Elementary Children - 5K and Fun Run/Walk: $20 until Oct 23.
- Christa McAuliffe Elementary Children - Fun Run: $20 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tulsa runs 35:49, about 11:32 a mile, based on 35 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:06 and men in 32:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5501 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5501 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 730 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Day of the Dead 5K - Mita's Foundation and DJ Gato?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5501 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74135.
From the organizers
Channel your “spirit animal” and walk/run on the wild side at the 4th annual Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) 5K event while supporting a great cause! Everyone is invited to take literal steps to make a positive impact on the lives of youth, especially during the holidays. Join hosts Mita’s Foundation and DJ Gato on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8 a.m, at 5501 S. Yale, LaFortune Park, Southeast Pavilion, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.