Sat, Nov 7, 2026

2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run

Lubbock, TX

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

1 Mile5K1K

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 7, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run

This race is built around Día de los Muertos, and the theme is taken seriously. Runners are encouraged to dress as calaveras or wear marigolds, and a community altar is set up where people can leave photos of loved ones who have passed. The route has a separate shorter option for first-timers or kids alongside the main course.

Packet pickup happens the day before the race, with the exact location announced closer to the event once it is confirmed.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

136finishers

21:21winner

37:57median

1:09:36cutoff

1 Miles · 2025 results

54finishers

1:53winner

15:28median

23:13cutoff

The 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile11/7/2026 09:00$25

5K11/7/2026 09:00$35

1K11/7/2026 09:00$15

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Common Questions About the 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run

Will I finish last at the 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (136 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Dia De Los Muertos Lubbock 5K & Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 21:21 while the median finisher took 37:57. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.