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Día de los Muertos 5K — National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing

November 1, 2026
City Of Mission Hike and Bike Trail Park Entrance
Mission, TX 78572 US

Events

5k Run (with T-shirt)

Price: $30
Time: 8:00AM CST 10:00AM CST

183 spots left. Registration ends October 14, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

5k Run (no shirt)

Price: $20
Time: 8:00AM CST 10:00AM CST

60 spots left. Registration ends October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

1-mile Fun Run/Walk

Price: $15
Time: 8:10AM CST 10:00AM CST

28 spots left. Registration ends October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

5k Virtual (Finisher Medal & T-shirt)

Price: $30
Time: 8:00AM CST 10:00AM CST

27 spots left. Registration ends October 16, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Vendor both

Price: $25
Time: 6:45AM CST 10:00AM CST

3 spots left. Registration ends October 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT

Event Description

💀🕯️ 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile 🦋🌸
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | National Butterfly Center

The Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile is back for its second year! Join us for a colorful morning of healthy movement, community, remembrance, and supporting a good cause.

Día de los Muertos is a beautiful tradition centered on honoring and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed. Whether you’re racing the 5K, walking the 1 Mile with family and friends, or simply coming out to experience the celebration, we invite you to be part of this meaningful community event.

Dress in your favorite Día de los Muertos-inspired colors, florals, butterflies, or calavera-style outfits and help us fill the National Butterfly Center with life, remembrance, and community. 💀🦋🌼

📍 Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Location: National Butterfly Center
5K Run: 8:00 AM
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:10 AM

Please note: No 5K late arrivals more than 5 minutes after the official start time.

💀 Registration
5K Run: $30
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $15

👕 Shirt Deadline
Oct. 14th, 2026
After the deadline, available shirt sizes will be while supplies last.

🎉 What to Expect
⏱️ Professional Chip Timing & Live Results for the 5K
🏅 Finisher Medals
🏆 5K Age Group & Overall Awards
👕 Día de los Muertos Race Shirt
🍌 Post-Race Snacks & Drinks
🎶 Music & Community Atmosphere
🌸 Día de los Muertos Decorations
🛍️ Local Vendors
🎈 Start/Finish Line Arch
📸 Race-Day Photo Opportunities
🦋 A beautiful race experience at the National Butterfly Center

🏆 5K Age Group Awards
Male & Female:
12 & Under
13–19
20–29
30–39
40–49
50–59
60–69
70+

Top Overall Male & Female will also receive a special award.

This race is about more than a finish time. It’s about healthy movement, community, memory, and supporting a good cause.

Come run, walk, remember, celebrate, and experience the 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos 5K & 1 Mile with us. 💀🌼🦋

Brought to you by the National Butterfly Center × Puro 9:56 Racing.

See you at the start line November 1! 🌸🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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Event Location

City Of Mission Hike and Bike Trail Park Entrance
1801 Native Land Design
Mission, TX 78572 US View Location on Map

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