Day of the Dead Half Marathon - Corpus Christi 2026

The race.

The Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Corpus Christi, Texas starts at 8 a.m. on October 11, 2026, featuring a 13.1-mile course beginning at Bayside Park. Aid stations provide water along the route. Finishers receive medals and t-shirts, with a post-race celebration at the rally tent offering refreshments, live music, and Mexican treats. A pre-race costume contest awards the Day of the Dead Best Costume Award to the winner. Additional race distances include a 1-mile option and a Kids Dash for children 10 and under, which includes a t-shirt, medal, and recognition pin.