🏃 ¡Correr Nunca Muere! Running Never Dies! 💀 Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon is here! Choose either a 5K or Half Marathon; make your way through beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Grab a Day of the Dead shirt and medal for your participation along with some delicioso treats courtesy of Waterloo Sparkling Water!

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Day of the Dead 5K & Half Marathon & FREE Kiddie Dash (30 minutes before the event near the common finish line) October 25, 2026 9AM Start Rain or Shine Flushing Meadows Corona Park

GET A DAY OF THE DEAD TEE & FINISHER MEDAL!

AMENITIES 'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AGE GROUPS ONLINE RECOGNITION As there are FINISHER MEDALS there are no additional award medals. Top 1 M/F/X: Overall Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

BENEFICIARY 100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

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