Day of the Dead 5K - Tulsa

Day of the Dead 5K in Tulsa

The Day of the Dead 5K is a community fundraising event hosted by Mita’s Foundation and DJ Gato on October 24, 2026, at LaFortune Park, Southeast Pavilion, 5501 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The event combines a cultural experience with running and walking options and includes virtual participation.

Proceeds support Mita’s Foundation programs in Peru, including a clinic, schools, a soup kitchen, pre-fab homes, humanitarian aid, and a girls’ detention and rehabilitation center. A portion of event proceeds will be donated to a local children’s school running club that benefits the Tulsa community.

Multiple participation categories are offered, and registration fees vary by category. The event is described as family-friendly and includes awards, food and refreshments, entertainment, and music.

Distances and participation options:

• 5K
• 5K (students, valid student ID required)
• 1-mile Fun Run/Walk
• Children’s 5K and Fun Run
• Virtual participation

Registration opens and closes on specified dates for each category and fees are set per entry type. Participants contribute to charitable initiatives while taking part in a festive, cultural event in Tulsa. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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