Marigold Miles 5K: Día de los Muertos Run

Marigold Miles 5K: Dia de los Muertos Run is run in Chickamauga, Georgia, on November 1, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at noon. The race is held alongside the Day of the Dead market and is built around honoring life, love, and remembrance, with colorful sugar skull artwork and moments set aside to pay tribute to people you have lost.

You can run, jog, or walk the 3.1 miles, and traditional dress or face paint is encouraged, so treat the day as much as an occasion as a race. Awards go to the overall male and female winners and to age-group finishers, with a special prize for the best Dia de los Muertos look. Every participant gets a shirt and a custom finisher medal. A midday start leaves plenty of time to warm up properly.