5k Distance Zombie Apocalypse Run

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Keystone, Iowa

$38.10 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 5K Distance Zombie Apocalypse Run on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in Keystone, Benton! This unique race invites participants to run, walk, or even crawl their way through a thrilling 5K course filled with zombies eager to snatch your flags. As you navigate the course, you'll encounter creatively costumed zombies attempting to grab flags from your belt, adding an exciting twist to the traditional race format. Don't worry, there will be no physical contact – just a heart-pounding race against the undead!

This chip-timed event is not only a test of speed and agility but also a fantastic way to support a great cause. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Keystone First Responders and Benton Girls Wrestling, making your participation not just fun, but meaningful too. Gather your friends and family for a memorable day filled with laughter, adrenaline, and community spirit at the 5K Distance Zombie Apocalypse Run!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

5k Distance Zombie Apocalypse Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

September 27th 5K Distance Zombie Apocalypse Run Join us in Keystone Iowa to run/walk/crawl and survive the 2025 Zombie Apocalypse 5K. This 5K distance race will be chip timed. Each runner will have flags attached to them (also known as flags, from flag football belts). Zombies will be located throughout the course and attempt to pull runners flags. Zombies will not physically contact any runner other than in attempts to pull a flag from the runners belt. Pulling, grabbing, pushing, striking a Zombie or a runner will not be permitted. Zombies will be identified with make-up and/or costumes. All Proceeds will be used to benefit the Keystone First Responders & Benton Girls Wrestling Awards will be presented for 1st and 2nd place overall with any number of flags in place. 1st and 2nd place overall with no flags in place. 1st and 2nd place age group Male Under 18, 18 -29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 + Female Under 18, 18 -29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 + Finisher Award Time: 9 am Place: Keystone Turner Hall 91 2nd Ave Keystone, IA 52249 Cost: Adult & Child $35 Discount codes are offered for First Responders, Fire Fighters, Veterans, High School Athletes. Please email the race director at [email protected] for official code to verify status and receive code. T-shirts will be included with registration up to September 5th Limited T shirts may be available for purchase Race Day with Cash or Check Only Race Day Packet Pick up and limited Race Day registration from 7am 8:30am at Keystone Turner Hall. Cash or Check Only Race Day

9:00 AM CDT

$38.10

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Join us in Keystone Iowa to run/walk/crawl and survive the 2025 Zombie Apocalypse 5K. This 5K distance race will be chip timed. Each runner will have flags attached to them (also known as flags, from flag football belts). Zombies will be located throughout the course and attempt to pull runners flags. Zombies will not physically contact any runner other than in attempts to pull a flag from the runners belt. Pulling, grabbing, pushing, striking a Zombie or a runner will not be permitted. Zombies will be identified with make-up and/or costumes.

All Proceeds will be used to benefit the Keystone First Responders & Benton Girls Wrestling