BIENVENIDOS TO OUR
FIFTH ANNUAL

2023 IN-PERSON RUN

October 28th

A RACE TO REMEMBER

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS RUN WANTS YOU TO RUN THIS YEAR'S RACE IN REMEMBRANCE OF A PASSED LOVED ONE. IT IS THROUGH YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING THAT YOU CAN HONOR THE LIFE AND DEATH OF A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER. IF YOU ARE ABLE, PLEASE DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN THEIR HONOR. THE SCHOLARSHIPS GENERATED THROUGH THIS EVENT WILL HELP THE NEXT GENERATION ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. WE HOPE THAT THEIR PROFESSIONS WILL BRING THEM BACK TO SERVE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

THE LAST FOUR YEARS HAVE GENERATED OVER $34,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR MARGINALIZED STUDENTS!

How will I know what to do on race day?

DDLMrun (Dia de los Muertos) organizers will be sending emails as the race nears about Covid-19 updates, race details, parking, how virtual-race runners will track their own time, and other details. Please follow us on IG and fb @ddlmrun for info and updates. On the day of your run, please post photos on Instagram with the hashtag #ddlmrun

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PRESENTS FIRST HANDS 24 HOUR RUN

This 24 Hour Run is a test of endurance in an effort to humanize farmworkers beyond their economic value. A run completed in solidarity with the men, women, and children who sacrifice their bodies and health.

COURSE INFORMATION

The five-kilometer course begins in historic downtown Pasco as runners are welcomed by mariachi music. Runners follow the train tracks south to the urban green trail, meandering until it leads runners under the white bridge and soon after reaches the turn-around point. Participants get to experience the attractions in reverse order.

The ten-kilometer course begins at the same location, with a mariachi send-off. Runners in the 10k get an enhanced experience by crossing over the cable bridge into the city of Kennewick, reaching the Clover Island lighthouse before they turn around. These joyful runners also get an additional mariachi band as they run by the Lampson building.

EVENT DETAILS

We would like to welcome our Event Partner, Downtown Pasco Development Authority.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • 8:00am

    People arrive

    Same Race Registration & Bib Pick-up

    Live Broadcast of La Ranchera Radio begins

  • 9:00am

    DDLM Run Begins

    Ballet Folkorico Group Performs (~30-45 minutes)

  • 10:00am

    DDLM Awards

    Kids Runners can grab a free cookie brought to you by Viera's Bakery

    First 100 adults to finish get a free tamale brought to you by Antojitos Maria

    DDLM Run Raffles

  • 11:00am

    Pasco Farmer's Market Pumpkin Carving Competition with Prizes

    Best Costume Competition: Adult and Kids

    DDLMrun Raffles

  • 12:00pm

    Festivities Continue as needed

WHAT IS

DIAS DE LOS MUERTOS??

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a Mexican tradition dating back more than 3,000 years to the time of the Aztecs. Taking place each year from October 31st through November 2nd, the annual celebration provides an opportunity to pray for and remember friends and family members who have passed. It is believed that loved ones are reunited with families on this special day. The tradition includes vibrant flower-filled altars, offerings that our loved ones might miss in the afterlife, including favorite foods and beverages. A day of family reunion and celebration, Dia de los Muertos becomes an acknowledgement of that which is an inevitable part of life.