Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5k at Sixth Street Bridge 6:45pm Start
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 5:00PM EST
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at the Grand Rapids Zombie Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the scenic Sixth Street Bridge in Grand Rapids, Kent. This Halloween-themed run promises an exhilarating experience as participants navigate a thrilling 5K course through downtown, where surprises await around every corner. Watch out for zombies lurking in feeding zones, eager to snatch your life bars!
Before the main event, little ghouls and goblins can join the fun with the Kids Trick or Treat Mile starting at 6 PM. The Zombie Dash kicks off at 6:45 PM, with packet pickup available from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Sixth Street Bridge Park. With overall and age group awards up for grabs, don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness and fright that guarantees a night of fun for the whole family!
Before the main event, little ghouls and goblins can join the fun with the Kids Trick or Treat Mile starting at 6 PM. The Zombie Dash kicks off at 6:45 PM, with packet pickup available from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Sixth Street Bridge Park. With overall and age group awards up for grabs, don’t miss out on this unique blend of fitness and fright that guarantees a night of fun for the whole family!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our Halloween-themed evening 5K run with a course through downtown that will keep you on your toes watching around each turn for Zombies. The excitement picks up when you enter feeding zones or zombies will try to take your flags, your life bars for the race. Overall and age group awards. Kids Trick or Treat Mile at 6pm, 5k Zombie Dash 6:45pm. Packet pick up 5:30-6:30pm at 6th street Bridge Park.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (6:45PM EDT)
$32.80
Paid entry gets you: Zombie Dash Custom Shirt Custom Bib Finishers receive: Finisher medal Age-Group Winners receive: Prizes. Packet pick-up 5:30pm Race 6:45pm -
Zombie Registration (NOT Running the Race)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
We can't do it without our Zombies! You will try to retrieve life strips from the runners and even scare them around turns. You and your zombie mob are encouraged to make this a frightening (but safe!) environment for our racers. Your horde can force runners to reroute slightly, but no contact is allowed, and don't forget to snatch as many Life Strips as you can! Pre-race meeting at 6:00pm at 6th Street Bridge Park. Zombies get free shirt and post race refreshments . Come dressed to scare! -
Volunteer Registration
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (5:00PM EDT)
Free
Volunteers help with registration, water/aid stations, and course monitoring/directing. Volunteers also get a free shirt and post race refreshments. Feel free to dress up in costume as well - though that isn't necessary. Meet at 6th Street Bridge Park at 5pm to get you assignment. -
Kids Trick or Treat Mile
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 25th October 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$11.60
This non-spooky option is a fun way for kids to run along the river path and stop at trick-or-treat stations fill up their bag. Thats 1 mile non-competitive event should be fun for all who are to participate. Race starts at 6pm so arrive between 5:30-6pm to get your race number,
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