Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Highland, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $15 on Oct 13, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alebrijito Dash- Youth 4-12 years old | Kids | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $10$15 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
| Remembrance Walk | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $25$30 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
| Run with the Spirts 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $15 on Oct 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Alebrijito Dash- Youth 4-12 years old: $10 until Oct 13, then $15 until Oct 29.
- Remembrance Walk: $25 until Oct 13, then $30 until Oct 29.
- Run with the Spirts 5K: $35 until Oct 13, then $40 until Oct 29.
Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Indiana runs 36:34, about 11:46 a mile, based on 493 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:39 and men in 31:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:20 AM, and the Alebrijito Dash- Youth 4-12 years old starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Wicker Memorial Park 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 24:21 or better, the top quarter in 32:29, and half the field in 44:44; the last tenth came in after 1:02:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:51 | 20:10 |
| 20-29 | 33:50 | 21:37 |
| 30-39 | 24:19 | 23:05 |
| 40-49 | 28:27 | 24:00 |
| 50-59 | 29:18 | 24:49 |
| 60-69 | 55:14 | n/a |
| 70+ | 54:56 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 125 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 114 to 256 finishers, and the median time rose from 41:27 to 44:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 256 (+153%) | 44:44 | under 24:21 | 17:52 |
| 2023 | 101 (-11%) | 43:15 | under 22:37 | 17:38 |
| 2022 | 114 | 41:27 | under 25:03 | 18:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:29, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 1 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 69°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
- Wicker Memorial Park 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 6, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Dia de los Muertos 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Oct 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 256 runners finished the Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead 5K Walk/Run; the median finish was 44:44 and the winner ran 17:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 32:29, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Wicker Memorial Park 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322.
From the organizers
Run. Remember. Celebrate.
Join Adelante, Inc. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, for the 3rd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K Run & Walk at beautiful Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, Indiana.
This unique community event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters to celebrate the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos while promoting health, wellness, remembrance, and educational opportunity throughout Northwest Indiana.
Whether you're running in honor of a loved one, walking with family and friends, or simply looking to be part of a meaningful community event, everyone is welcome, including your four-legged companions.
Event Information
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Location: Wicker Memorial Park - 8554 Indianapolis Blvd. Highland, IN 46322