Sam’s Día De Los Muertos 5K Glow Fun Run

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Sam’s Día De Los Muertos 5K Glow Fun Run

October 31 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Sam’s Día De Los Muertos 5K Glow Fun Run

Event has limit, register early!

CONCEPT:

To celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a fun 5K glow run where you can dress up in costumes and have your face painted.

We are also working in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute, we invite participants to bring a photo of a loved one to honor and place on the community altar after the run. Let’s celebrate life and remember those who’ve passed with love and unity.

Bring your bike, skateboard, roller skates, hover board, kick scooter and come have some fun!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

  • October 24th,  2026

EVENT DATE:

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026

TIME:

  • 6:00 PM

DISTANCE:

  • 5K (3.1miles)

START / FINISH LOCATION:

  • Mexican Cultural  Institute, Belize City

COURSE:

  • Start in front of the Mexican Cultural Institute
  • Left turn onto Marine Parade
  • Go around the Round – A – Bout at Golden Bay for a U turn
  • Pass Mexican Cultural Institute
  • Continue unto Princess Margaret Drive
  • U-Turn by Olympic House
  • Come back the same way
  • Finish at Mexical Cultural Institute

ENTRY FEE:

  • $30 (non-refundable)
  • Glow sticks / LEDs  included

COMPETITION:

  • Best Costume with face painting

AWARDS:

  • Custom 3″  Medal
  • Gift Basket for competition winners

BIBS

  • Yes

REGISTRATION:

  • Registration: OPEN
  • Online registration only
  • Deadline Oct 24, 2026 (or before if limit reached)
  • No registration evening of event!

>> After registration is closed: <<

  • There is a $10 administration fee for changes made to your registration
  • There is a $10 administration fee for late registration

CHECK-IN / PACKET PICKUP:

  • Check-In and packet pickup will be done before the event.  Your race bib, glow sticks and other items will be included.

TIMING:

  • No!  It’s a fun run.

START LINE:

  • Mexican Cultural Institute

HYDRATION:

  • one: at the cor of Princess Margaret Drive and Baymen Ave. (serves going and return)

FINISH AREA:

  • Medals will be awarded immediately upon finishing

AWARD CEREMONY:

  • Short ceremony will be held to award the competition prizes

NOTE: 

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Details

  • Date: October 31
  • Time:
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Event Category:

Organizer

Venue

  • Mexican Cultural Institute
  • GR36+6W Belize City, Belize Belize + Google Map
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