@chicagonuggies: Dia De Los Muertos 5k Pilsen October 31st, 2026 8am-10am La Carrera de los Muertos (Race of the Dead) 5K is an annual charity race in Chicago's historic Pilsen neighborhood that was started in 2007 by the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO). Key History & Facts • Origins: Founded in 2007 by Carlos Jaramillo and UNO to celebrate Latino traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), promote community health, and support neighborhood families • Location: The route runs through the iconic streets of Pilsen (including parts of 18th Street). • Traditions: Participants run and walk wearing traditional face paint, skeleton costumes, and marigold-themed apparel to honor deceased loved ones. Charity & Programs: Proceeds support UNO programming and youth initiatives like GirlsMPowered (STEM and mentorship for Latinas) and RunHer (empowering young girls through running) Growth: What started as a local neighborhood event has grown into one of the largest and most popular themed 5Ks in the United States, drawing thousands of runners and walkers each autumn—reaching up to 7,000 to 8,000 participants in recent years. #Chicago #pilsen #diademuertos #dayofthedead #race

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Saturday 31 October 2026 16:42:41 GMT