Run of the Dead

Run of the Dead 2025 is a USATF-certified fundraising race in Detroit, Michigan, presented to benefit COMPÁS, the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest. The event offers 5K and 10K routes starting at Patton Park Recreation Center in Detroit (48209). Participants celebrate Día de los Muertos with an ofrenda display, face paint, flowers, and festive attire, and enjoy light bites, vendors, and performances by COMPÁS.

The course is chip-timed by Wolf Creek Race Management, with medals awarded to top finishers in both distances. The race promotes Latinx heritage and youth socio-emotional development through the arts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.