Welcome to the Third Annual Dia de los Muertos 5K, presented by the Gator Club of Marion County. We are so excited about our new race partner that we got carried away AGAIN!
We will hold pre race packet pick up on Friday Oct 25, 2024 from 3 to 6 pm at BASELINE TRAILHEAD. Race day pick up will begin at 7am.
Dia de los Muertos is a traditional holiday that takes place in Mexico at the end of October. Its been embraced by the world because of its uplifting message. Some experts believe that the roots of the holiday are from Medieval Europe derived from the feast days, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Wherever the origins, Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of the lives of loved ones that have passed on. The colorful costumes, music and food are a remembrance of the joy we shared with those family and friends. In this spirit, we invite you to join us at this festive event!
With your RACE PACKET you will receive:
A Fun Shirt that you will wear over and over!
A Dia de los Muertos Sticker
A Fun Sugar Skull Charm
A REMEMBERANCE Flag that you may write the names of those you honor.
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Registration
5K and Virtual Early registration is $35 until midnight Oct 15, 2025. Late registration is $40 until Friday Oct 24, 2025 at 6pm when online registration closes. Race day registration will be $45 cash or check only and your shirt is not guaranteed.
The Fun Run for those 12 and under is $15 early registration and $18 late registration. Same cut off dates as the 5K. The Fun Run will include a medal and a shirt. The kids race WILL be Chip timed so they may enjoy hearing their names announced and will have access to Free Pictures.
La fecha tope for shirts (deadline) MIDNIGHT on Wed Oct 15, 2025. WE REALLY REALLY MEAN IT THIS TIME. Don’t be late.
The 5K will start at 8 am sharp and the Fun Run will start at 8:45 to 8:50. Awards will begin no later the 9am.
THE FINISH
You will end your run at the FULLY DECORATED THEMED FINISH CHUTE...perfect for your victory shots!
POST RACE TREATS
Head over to get some refreshments and cool down while you encourage your fellow participants over the line.
Our celebrity Family will be happy to take selfies with you!
Take advantage of the many photo ops and props around the finish area. (Post them so your friends will be envious of the good times they missed!...just kidding...your friends will be happy that you had a great day!) Check out the Awards and Prizes Tent. We have a bunch of crazy, whimsical, themed prizes sure to put a smile on your face. Your Awards are unique and decorative.
AWARDS
Overall Male and Female and Age group awards TBD
Can't wait to see you there!
