Heading into its fourth year, Run with Los Muertos just keeps getting better!

The Day of the Dead holiday 5k run will be held this year on the evening of November 5 in the historic pueblo viejo district of Coachella known as Old Town.

The event offers something for runners and spectators alike including a festive opening ceremony, art walk, beer garden, and multiple stages with live bands and DJ’s.

This unique annual event benefits youth art in the eastern Coachella Valley and draws hundreds of celebratory runners and thousands of spectators from all over the Coachella Valley – and as far away as New York and New Jersey.

In observance of the holiday, participants are asked to dedicate their run in honor of a passed love one. The event moniker: “Who will you run for?” creates a motivating factor that has resulted in many first time 5k participants.

In an effort to create a culture of fitness that extends beyond a one-night run, event organizers have teamed up with doctors Nicole Ortiz and Brian Myers of the Live Well Clinic in La Quinta to create a 6-week training program. The free program provides nutrition tips and a running schedule designed to get people of all levels to their targeted finish time.

The training program, named “Por Vida,” challenges participants to dedicate their own life to one of health and fitness. With weekly workouts, Por Vida provides ample opportunities to train in a supportive, fun, controlled, and medically-monitored environment.

This year the Por Vida program will be diverse in its offerings including rock climbing, a trail hike, and a special Yoga for Runners session presented by Lululemon Athletica Palm Desert.

Early registration is recommended and the first 150 runners to register will have the name of their loved one added to the event’s souvenir t-shirt.

Come join the festive celebration November 5 in Old Town Coachella!

Run with Los Muertos is a member of CV Days of Los Muertos. To register and for more information on the event and/or training program, please visit www.runwithlosmuertos.com or contact [email protected].