North Carolina · 5K · 1 Miles
Zombie Run
Zombie Run is a 5K and 1 Miles event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Race day
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Zombie Run
NOT A RACE - A RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Zombie Run The doomed participants will run a non-timed 5k course with zombies stationed and hidden throughout the course. The zombies will attempt to pull flags from the runners’ flag belts. The first 50 participants who complete the course with at least one flag intact will receive an additional prize. Whether you are eaten by the zombies or you escape to tell the tale, all participants will receive a t-shirt. Must be 12 or older to participate. Zombies LOVE …
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Zombie Run: common questions
- When is the Zombie Run?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 18, 2026.
- Where is the Zombie Run held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Zombie Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Zombie Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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