Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Tulsa

Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Tulsa is an endurance event staged in Tulsa, Oklahoma's parks on October 24, 2026, with a festive Dia de los Muertos theme. The half marathon (13.1 miles), the quarter marathon (6.55 miles), the 5K and the one-mile run all start at 8 a.m., with a Kids Dash just ahead at 7:55 a.m. A pre-race costume contest, live music, Mexican treats and a post-race celebration fill out the morning, awards are given across several age groups, and aid stations with volunteers cover the route, which can include paved and mixed surfaces.

Mixed surfaces are worth noting when you choose your shoes: a road racer is fine, but something with a little more grip under it will not hurt. The quarter marathon is the sleeper pick here, long enough to demand real pacing yet short enough to race off a modest base. For the half, 12 weeks with one long run a week covers it.