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Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

calendar_today 31 Oct, 2026

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Day of the Dead 5k & Street Festival

About the Event

Join us on Saturday, October 31, 2026 for the 14th Annual Day of the Dead 5K & Street Festival in downtown Raleigh—a vibrant celebration of culture and community benefiting the Fox Road Boys & Girls Club. The morning begins with a scenic 5K starting at Centro Mexican Restaurant and winding through historic Oakwood Cemetery, followed by a lively post-race celebration. The fun continues with a free street festival on Wilmington Street featuring local vendors, food, music, traditional dancers, family activities, Día de los Muertos altars, and a crowd-favorite costume contest. Whether you’re running or just coming to enjoy the festivities, this one-of-a-kind Raleigh tradition has something for everyone.

Races Offered

Day of the Dead 5k

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Raleigh.

thermostat Temperature
11.5° / 21.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.5° / 20.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 7m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (4.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
71.2%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:22
nightlight Sunset
18:37

About Raleigh

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The capital of North Carolina and the largest city of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is the primary political and economic driver of the metro area. Indeed, business and politics are the main draws to Raleigh, which lacks the more trendy feel or active arts scene of Durham or Chapel Hill to the west. However, a concerted effort to expand the residential base and move events downtown has led to significantly expanded retail and restaurant options in the downtown core. Also, visitors will find many of the state's cultural institutions here, namely a major performing arts center downtown and three state museums, and a college town atmosphere in the neighborhood around the campus of North Carolina State University, the state's largest university.

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