fiesta - celebration - memories

Map illustrating the Day of the Dead celebration with cartoon skeletons and calaveras along the American River, near a bridge and Sacramento Bar Park.

route 5k

The race kicks off with a 0.5-mile downhill through the charming Old Fair Oaks Village neighborhood and over the bridge. Following a 3.2-mile out-and-back path along the picturesque American River Trail towards Bannister Park, the course remains entirely on paved roads and trails, catering to participants of all abilities and those with strollers.  The race concludes with an approximate half-mile ascent back to the finish line.

A man wearing a black hat and cowboy attire rides a white horse down a city street during a parade or event, with spectators watching in the background.
Children participating in a race, running on a street with spectators and tents in the background on a sunny day.

Awards & Age Divisions

Awards ceremony to follow event at 9:30 a.m. for the 5k and costume contest. Prizes for overall male and female winners will be presented. Top three finishers in each age division will receive a special prize. Age-group winners pick up prizes at the Awards table.

Top boy and girl finishers in the 1/4 and 1/2 mile races will receive a special prize. All other kid finishers will receive medals.

Top 3 finishers in the male and female races will respectively receive: 

  • 1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners

  • 2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners

  • 3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

1st place finishers in each Age Group (5k Run) will receive a free pair of socks from our sponsor from OS1st:
12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Costume Contest:

  • 1st Place: $100 gift card to Wild Runners

  • 2nd Place: $50 gift card to Wild Runners

  • 3rd Place: $25 gift card to Wild Runners

Rules & Guidelines for all entrants*

  • Bib numbers must not be altered, should be worn on the front of the runner, and be visible.

  • No unregistered runners, walkers or pacers.

  • Wearing headphones is discouraged.

  • No bicycles.

  • Your pup is welcome to participate in the 5k race (always on leash and after signing a waiver).

  • Strollers are welcome.

  • Walkers/runners of all abilities and capabilities welcome. 

  • Shirts are not guaranteed for the late registration 

* No refunds