Event Description

Run of the Dead 2022 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). The mission of COMPÁS is to provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development. The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts.

In the first 2 years of the Southwest Detroit Business Association’s (SDBA) Run of the Dead, the event grew from 600 runners to nearly 2,000. The Run provides 5k and 10k options. The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In commemoration of the annual Día de los Muertos holiday, that honors deceased relatives and loved ones, an ofrenda (altar) will be created and displayed by a local artist. The community is also invited to participate in the holiday by bringing family photos of their ancestors to add to the altar. Participants will celebrate by wearing traditional face-paint, flowers and attire.

Start Time

Race Day Check In: 7:00 AM

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Course

The race starts at Patton Park and goes through Woodmere and Holy Cross Cemeteries and returns to Patton Park.

Parking

Free Parking is available in the Main Parking Lot. Street parking is also available.