Dia de los Muertos 5k - Mission
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Día de los Muertos 5K and 1 Mile at the National Butterfly Center
The second annual Día de los Muertos 5K and 1 Mile is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, TX. The event centers on community, remembrance, and elements of the Día de los Muertos tradition, including decorations and themed attire such as florals, butterflies, and calavera-style outfits.
Event options include in-person and virtual formats with the following distances:
- 5K Run, 3.1 Miles, in-person and virtual options
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 1 Mile
Entry fees listed by the organizer include a 5K Run with T-shirt for $30, a 5K Run without shirt for $20, a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk for $15, and a virtual 5K option for $30. A vendor booth option is listed with a registration fee of $25. The race shirt deadline is October 14, 2026; after that, sizes are available while supplies last.
For the in-person 5K, the organizer provides professional chip timing and live results, finisher medals, and age-group and overall awards for male and female categories across listed age ranges. Additional on-site elements include race shirts, post-race snacks and drinks, music, local vendors, a start/finish line arch, and race-day photo opportunities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
