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Oaxaca Day of the Dead Running Retreat

Name: Oaxaca Day of the Dead Running Retreat
Start: 2026-10-27
End: 2026-10-27
Location: Oaxaca City

Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico

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About the Event

Discover the magic of Oaxaca's Day of the Dead through the unique lens of trail running on this 7-day immersion from October 27th, 2026. This Aire Libre retreat is meticulously designed for runners who seek more, blending daily trail runs through the breathtaking Sierra Norte and Oaxacan valleys with authentic, hands-on cultural experiences. You will not just observe but actively participate—building altars with local families, exploring a palenque, and undergoing a traditional Zapotec ceremony. The itinerary balances physical challenge with spiritual renewal, offering yoga, artisan workshops, and the incredible flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. Join a maximum of 16 participants for an unforgettable journey that connects the rhythm of your run to the vibrant pulse of a living tradition.

Races Offered

61km

Oct 27, 2026

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Distance — 61K

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Type — Running

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22 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Oaxaca City.

thermostat Temperature

13.8° / 25.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.4° / 24.9°

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10h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.0 mm

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air Avg wind speed

5.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.8)

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73.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:20

nightlight Sunset

18:04

About Oaxaca City

Learn more about the host city, Oaxaca City.

Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the eponymous Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Oaxaca, the most populous municipality in Oaxaca, and the fourth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca, only being less densely populated than San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas. It is in the Centro District in the Central Valleys region of the state, in the foothills of the Sierra Madre at the base of the Cerro del Fortín, extending to the banks of the Atoyac River.

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