Los Muertos 5k, celebrating Day of the Dead is a vibrant 5k run that takes place in Downtown Los Angeles. Thousands of families and friends gather together in a fun atmosphere to remember loved ones that have passed, in this rich cultural tradition. Festivities and traditions include face painting to resemble skulls, decorating altars with bright orange marigold flowers, candles, photos, and other memorabilia. There will also be an official Community Altar for participants to decorate, a pre-start purification ceremony with traditional Aztec dancers and a post-race festival, complete with mariachi bands, folkloric dance groups and stilt walkers honoring art, music, and community.
Los Muertos will benefit Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation whose goal is to preserve and promote the traditional, historical, cultural, and educational events and programs that have taken place on Olvera Street for over 85 years.
The race starts on Main Street, in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, the oldest section of Los Angeles, and home to Olvera Street. The course runs through lower Chinatown and past the recently upgraded Los Angeles State Historic Park. The top three runners of their genders will be awarded a unique hand-painted skull trophy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Historic Olvera Street, 125 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, United States
