UDLAP to host Day of the Dead 5K night run in Cholula

The Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) has announced the UDLAP 2026 – Día de Muertos Run Fest, a 5-kilometer night race scheduled for Saturday, October 31. The event will take place around the university campus in Cholula, starting at 19:00 hours.

Participants can choose to run, jog, or walk the course. The event is designed to combine physical activity with cultural festivities, featuring live music and a festival following the race. Organizers expect between 2,000 and 3,000 participants.

Registration costs 535 pesos and includes a runner's kit, security, and medical attention. Kits will be distributed on the day of the event between 09:00 and 14:00 hours at the university's launch field. The event is open to the public, including children aged 10 and older.