Run of the Dead

Run of the Dead is a USATF-certified 5k and 10k race connected to Southwest Detroit and the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos. Race morning begins early: check-in opens at 7:00 AM, with a 9:00 AM start. The 10k runners begin first, followed by the 5k runners, and then the walkers. The event supports the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). This organization provides young people with performing arts training and cultural experiences, emphasizing socio-emotional development, Latinx heritage, and the diversity found in Southwest Detroit. Race day features include vendors, an ofrenda, course volunteers, and a horn signal from the race chair to begin the run.