5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 2:00PM CDT
- Location Evansville, Indiana
- Price Free - $20.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling adventure at the 5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 18, 2026! Taking place in the beautiful Wesselman Park, this spine-tingling event invites participants to navigate a zombie-infested course while racing towards the Red Cross headquarters. Registration kicks off at 2:30 PM, with the race starting at 4 PM. Runners will face the ultimate challenge as they dodge and weave through a relentless horde of zombies, all while trying to secure a vital code from a survivor and return safely to base.
This exciting event not only promises a heart-pounding experience, but it also supports a great cause! Partial proceeds benefit Wesselman Woods and the non-profit Martial Hearts, which provides financial assistance for youth martial arts programs. Participants will enjoy a race shirt (if registered by October 5th), post-race snacks, refreshing water, and access to a festive Halloween party! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to test your survival skills while making a positive impact in the community. Whether you choose to run or join the ranks of the undead, the Evansville Zombie 5K is sure to be an unforgettable day filled with fun and excitement
This exciting event not only promises a heart-pounding experience, but it also supports a great cause! Partial proceeds benefit Wesselman Woods and the non-profit Martial Hearts, which provides financial assistance for youth martial arts programs. Participants will enjoy a race shirt (if registered by October 5th), post-race snacks, refreshing water, and access to a festive Halloween party! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to test your survival skills while making a positive impact in the community. Whether you choose to run or join the ranks of the undead, the Evansville Zombie 5K is sure to be an unforgettable day filled with fun and excitement
Organiser's Description
ZOMBIES HAVE TAKEN OVER EVANSVILLE! Join the 4th annual Evansville Zombie 5k Run & Walk hosted by Martial Hearts.
Date: Oct 18th
* 2:30pm Registration
* 4pm Race Starts
* Starting Point: Wesselman Park
* Destination: Red Cross
* Route: Wesselman Park Red Cross Wesselman Park
Are you ready for the most exhilarating, heart-pounding, and adrenaline-fueled event of the year? Brace yourself for "Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, an unforgettable experience that combines running, survival skills, and a dash of fear to support a great cause!
THE MISSION:
The world is on the brink of chaos, and the only hope lies within the Red Cross headquarters. Embark on a daring journey through a park infested with zombies. Your goal: reach the outpost, secure the code from the survivor, and make it back to headquarters before it's too late!
THE CHALLENGE:
As you navigate through the treacherous terrain, zombies will be hot on your heels, trying to tag the back of your shirt with fake blood. Your survival instincts will be put to the test as you dodge, and duck your way through this relentless horde. Will you emerge unscathed and save humanity, or become a zombie's next meal?
Non-Profit:
Martial Hearts is dedicated to providing financial assistance for youth to learn martial arts. We help youth pay for tuition and fees associated with martial arts, attend seminars and provide free self-defense training for womenall thanks to donations and events like these.
PARTNERING WESSELMAN WOODS.
Partial proceeds will go toward Wesselman Woods and Martial Hearts.
What's Included for Runners
Race Shirt if you register by Oct 5th
Post-race snacks and water
Access to the Wesselman Woods Post-race Halloween party.
WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR ZOMBIES!
Zombies can register as a group to represent a business
Zombie Schedule
Registration at 2pm
Disclaimer:
Participants should wear clothing they intend to get messy. Race Shirts will be grey and available to those who register by the deadline.
Date: Oct 18th
* 2:30pm Registration
* 4pm Race Starts
* Starting Point: Wesselman Park
* Destination: Red Cross
* Route: Wesselman Park Red Cross Wesselman Park
Are you ready for the most exhilarating, heart-pounding, and adrenaline-fueled event of the year? Brace yourself for "Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, an unforgettable experience that combines running, survival skills, and a dash of fear to support a great cause!
THE MISSION:
The world is on the brink of chaos, and the only hope lies within the Red Cross headquarters. Embark on a daring journey through a park infested with zombies. Your goal: reach the outpost, secure the code from the survivor, and make it back to headquarters before it's too late!
THE CHALLENGE:
As you navigate through the treacherous terrain, zombies will be hot on your heels, trying to tag the back of your shirt with fake blood. Your survival instincts will be put to the test as you dodge, and duck your way through this relentless horde. Will you emerge unscathed and save humanity, or become a zombie's next meal?
Non-Profit:
Martial Hearts is dedicated to providing financial assistance for youth to learn martial arts. We help youth pay for tuition and fees associated with martial arts, attend seminars and provide free self-defense training for womenall thanks to donations and events like these.
PARTNERING WESSELMAN WOODS.
Partial proceeds will go toward Wesselman Woods and Martial Hearts.
What's Included for Runners
Race Shirt if you register by Oct 5th
Post-race snacks and water
Access to the Wesselman Woods Post-race Halloween party.
WHAT'S INCLUDED FOR ZOMBIES!
Zombies can register as a group to represent a business
Zombie Schedule
Registration at 2pm
Disclaimer:
Participants should wear clothing they intend to get messy. Race Shirts will be grey and available to those who register by the deadline.
Races
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Evansville Zombie 5K Survival Run(4pm)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 18th October 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
$20.00
Race around Zombies to get to the cure and take it back to base. Receive a free t-shirt if you purchase your ticket 2 weeks before the race. Zombies will be trying to tag runners with Blood. Try and stay as "uninjured" as you can. Disclaimer: Wear something you are okay with getting messy. The run will take you around concrete, woods, fences, and more. Parents must accompany their child during the run/walk. Zombies will just be present to scare them. -
Volunteer as a Zombie (3pm)
Sun 18th October 2026 (2:00PM CDT)
Free
Participate as a Zombie for the run. Bring your own Zombie attire Contact the race director if interested in getting face painting done at the event. Blood splatter wall provided for extra effect. Must be 16+
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Wesselman Woods, 551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, 47711, IN, United States
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