Run with los Muertos

Run with los Muertos is a night 5K in Coachella, California, on November 7, 2026, with the start at 6:00 p.m. The event moves through the city's old town and is built around art exhibits, live music and a cultural procession honoring departed loved ones. Entry includes a bib, a shirt and a glow necklace, and awards go to the top finishers in several categories. Safety rules are enforced strictly, and only certified service dogs are allowed.

An evening start on city streets changes your race-day routine: you eat normally through the day, then treat the last two hours before 6:00 p.m. as your quiet window. The 3.1 miles suit a first race as easily as a time goal, and six to eight weeks of three or four runs a week will get you there. If you want to race it, add one weekly set of short repeats a touch faster than your target pace.