Los Muertos 5K
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Los Muertos 5K - Event overview
Los Muertos 5K is a run and walk held in Los Angeles on October 31, 2026, that celebrates Day of the Dead. The course features music along the route and a post-race Dia de los Muertos celebration and festival on Olvera Street.
The route begins in El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument near Olvera Street, runs through lower Chinatown and along Alameda Street toward Los Angeles State Historic Park, crosses the Los Angeles River with a turnaround near 19th Avenue, and returns to Olvera Street with views of the downtown skyline and a short uphill finish into the finish line festival.
The event includes an in-person race and a virtual 5K option. Packet pickup is available in advance, including a scheduled location at Boomtown Brewery prior to race day; in-person pickup is also offered on the morning of the event. All finishers receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. Race day features include face painting, Aztec dancers and blessings at the start area, an awards program, and a festival and expo.
Practical information provided by organizers notes multiple parking locations near Olvera Street, including metered street parking and the Gateway Center Plaza Garage attached to Union Station where a posted parking fee applies. There is no designated bag drop. Entry fees are non refundable and transfers follow the event transfer policy. The Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation is the nonprofit partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
