Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival — A Run With Heart (and Cookies)
Honor loved ones, earn a cookie, then fiesta ’til lunchtime.
Shannon
October 19, 2025
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The 13th Annual Day of the Dead 5K begins at 9 AM with a scenic (and fittingly peaceful) run through historic Oakwood Cemetery before looping back to Wilmington Street for a street festival full of food, vendors, kids’ activities, a costume contest, and live music. Every runner gets a fresh-baked cookie from Tiff’s Treats at the finish line — and runners 21+ can snag a complimentary beer from Trophy Brewing.
Want to know who’s vending this year or see the full hour-by-hour schedule? Click here for the full lineup + event timing.
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