Day of the Dead Race

04/20/2026

Shout out to everyone from the Rogue Valley running the Boston Marathon today!

04/12/2026

Our people showed OUT today at the Pear Blossom Run in Medford. 🍐💀

To our Day of the Dead Race ambassadors on the course today…THANK YOU you are exactly what this community is made of.

Thank you for carrying that spirit with you wherever you run.

Did you run today? Drop your finish time in the comments! 👇

And do not forget — the shirt vote closes April 15! Choose your color and enter to win a free race entry. 🎟️ https://forms.gle/M5h2x4yZarkZfh1z9

See you October 24 in Talent. 💀

04/11/2026

Shout out to all the runners running this morning!!!

04/09/2026

We have been a little quiet over here and honestly? Our runners have been too busy RUNNING to notice. 💪🏼

Several of our dedicated Day of the Dead Race community members are toeing the line at the Pear Blossom Run this weekend.
Pear Blossom is one of Southern Oregon's most treasured running events and we love seeing our people show up for it every year.

While we have your attention — the shirt vote for the 2026 race is still open!

Choose your color and get entered to win a free race entry. Polls will not be open forever.
🎟️ https://forms.gle/M5h2x4yZarkZfh1z9

Go get it this weekend, DOTR crew! 🍐💀

03/30/2026

The votes keep coming in!

 Meet your second contender: RECUERDAME PURPLE 💜

Recuerdame means remember me, and once you see this color crossing the finish line, you will not forget it. Rich, regal, and ready to run.

Is this your color? Drop your vote at the link! Every voter gets entered to win a FREE race entry. 🎟️

Tag someone who always shows up in purple! 👇

Vote here: https://forms.gle/M5h2x4yZarkZfh1z9

Race Day: October 24 | 2pm | Talent, Oregon 💀

03/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who has already voted! Our race directors have their favorites… who will win?!

Meet your first contender: BOOK OF LIFE BLUE 💙

Bold, brilliant, and impossible to miss on the course. This royal blue is giving main character energy and we are here for it.

Is this your pick? Head to the link and vote! Every vote enters you in a drawing for a FREE race entry. 🎟️

Tag a friend who would rock this color on race day! Or pick your favorite 👇

🔵 Book of Life Blue
💜 Recuerdame Purple
🩵 Hermoso Cariño Teal
💚 Super O-frenda Green

Vote here:https://forms.gle/M5h2x4yZarkZfh1z9

Race Day: October 24 | 2pm | Talent, Oregon 💀

03/26/2026

🎉 THE SHIRT VOTE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉

Every year, YOU choose the shirt. This year is no different.

We have four incredible options for the 2026 Day of the Dead Race shirt and we need your help to pick the winner!

🔵 Book of Life Blue
💜 Recuerdame Purple
🩵 Hermoso Cariño Teal
💚 Super O-frenda Green

EVERYONE who votes gets entered into a random drawing for a FREE race entry! 🎟️

Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/M5h2x4yZarkZfh1z9

Race Day is October 24 at 2pm in Talent, Oregon.

We will see you on the course. 💀🏃

12/31/2025

Closing out 2025 with so much gratitude. Gratitude to the runners, volunteers, families, and community members who make the Day of the Dead Race possible.

We're excited to announce that with support from the City of Talent, we'll be growing and building on this event in 2026. Stay tuned!

Last chance for a 2025 tax-deductible gift!

Your tax-deductible donation before midnight keeps the momentum going.

https://bit.ly/4jlMa8j

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Day of the Dead Race!

This season reminds us what our race is all about; honoring those we love, celebrating life, and coming together as a community. However you're spending today, we hope it's filled with joy and connection.

With gratitude,
The Day of the Dead Race Team 💀🎄

See you in 2026

12/18/2025

Southern Oregon Runners last race of the year!
Challenge yourself to run a fast 1 Mile!
See you on the track...😁

The Longest Night Mile is on Sunday December 21, 2025.

11/10/2025

Our hearts are full of gratitude for:
Every runner who laced up their shoes
Every family who added photos to our ofrenda�Our sponsors and volunteers who made everything possible.

❤️ This community that embraces our traditions

The monarch's visit reminds us that our loved ones run beside us, their memories giving us wings.

Thank you, Talent. Thank you, runners. Thank you, ancestors.

Until next year... 🕯️💀🏃‍♀️

📸 cr: Megan Zamano