Day of the Dead 5k

Downtown Raleigh’s only 5K with an epic street festival following the race. All benefiting the Boys & Girls Club!

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Street festival after the day of the dead 5k

2025 Day of the Dead 5K

Over the past 14 years, the Centro team has built a stellar experience for the community and an event that will have people of all ages looking forward to this annual tradition. Enjoy a morning 5K race through the streets of downtown Raleigh with an epic street party following!

When: October 25th @ 9am

Where: 106 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, 27601

Swag: All participants will receive a premium race tee designed by Ruben Rodriguez along with a beer from Trophy Brewing Company (non-alcholic options available)

Street Festival: While the event is mainly a 5k, there are several other activities and displays, like the 2 traditional altars, that give people an opportunity to learn and participate in the Celebration of the Day of Dead. We will have the Centro block of Wilmington Street packed out with vendors & food vendors so you can get your Saturday kicked off with a bang.

Important Information

We encourage participants to utilize downtown street parking or utilize one of the following parking decks:

The Car Park

233 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Blount Street Parking Deck

309 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

day of the dead 5k race map

Please consider picking up your packet Thursday or Friday!

PARTICIPANTS CAN PICK UP OTHER PARTICIPANTS’ PACKETS

Thursday, October 23rd
12–5pm @ Bend Bar
853 W. Morgan St Raleigh, 27603

Friday, October 24th
12–7pm @ Bend Bar
853 W. Morgan St Raleigh, 27603

Race Day Saturday , October 25th
7:30-8:45am @ Centro
106 S Wilmington St Raleigh, 27601

Beneficiaries

All proceeds of this race go directly to Boys & Girls Club of Wake County. If you would like to donate separately, please visit this page.