# Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

- **When:** Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC, 27601
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-205947-day-of-the-dead-5k-street-festival

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://event.sportreach.com/day-of-the-dead-5k/register

## Description

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, family activities, Día de los Muertos altars, and a crowd-favorite costume contest. Whether you’re running or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this one-of-a-kind Raleigh tradition has something for everyone.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-205947-day-of-the-dead-5k-street-festival](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205947-day-of-the-dead-5k-street-festival) — data from Run This (runthis.run).