The 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits Fox Road Boys & Girls Club (formerly Brentwood Boys & Girls Club.)
The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes.
The race starts in front of Centro, at 106 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, and goes through Historic Oakwood Cemetery and ends up back at Centro.
Check out Day of the Dead celebrations throughout the Triangle!
After the run, the celebration continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street (between Hargett & Morgan). Explore local vendors offering crafts, baked goods, clothing, ceramics, and more; grab delicious bites from Centro or the food trucks; and enjoy music, traditional dancers, and family activities.
Two beautiful Día de los Muertos altars invite you to honor loved ones, and our famous dance-off costume contest promises fun for all ages.
All registered runners age 21+ will get a free Day of the Dead Trophy brew.
The cost to register for the 5K:
- $40 through October 11, 2026
- $45 through October 31, 2026
Look for updates on the Facebook event.
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Day of the Dead Events in the Triangle
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