Día de los Muertos 5K - Highland
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Día de los Muertos 5K Walk and Run - Highland
Adelante, Inc. organizes the third annual Día de los Muertos 5K Walk and Run at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland, IN on November 1, 2026. The event centers on cultural remembrance and community support, with proceeds funding scholarships for local Northwest Indiana college students. The timed 5K is professionally measured.
The event program includes community activities and cultural performances such as a Zumba warm-up, a live DJ, and Aztec ceremonial dancers. A Día de los Muertos costume and makeup contest will award prizes to the top three entries. Pets on leash are welcome.
Distances and categories:
- 5K timed run
- 5K Remembrance Walk, distance optional
- 1K Alebrijito Dash for youth ages 4 to 12
Registration and participant items follow stated deadlines and fees. Early and late registration pricing applies, and T shirts are guaranteed for participants who register by the specified deadlines. Awards include overall male and female, overall masters male and female, and first through third places in age divisions. Age divisions range from 0–10 up to 70 and older.
The event is presented as a community gathering that combines running and walking with cultural observance, recognition of participants, and fundraising for scholarship support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
