Knight of the Living Dead Zombie 5k and Kids Fun Run - Rustin High School

Saturday, October 21, 2023 Past event

2:30 PM EDT

West Chester, Pennsylvania

$21.35–$36.80 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Knight of the Living Dead Zombie 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 21, 2023! This thrilling event takes place at Rustin High School in West Chester, Chester, and promises to be a Halloween celebration like no other.

Join fellow runners for an exhilarating 5K course that winds through the school's campus, where you'll encounter zombies trying to snatch your flags! Each participant will wear a race belt with three flags, and the challenge is to cross the finish line with as many flags intact as possible. For the little ghouls and goblins, the Kids Fun Run takes place on the football practice field, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience without the zombie chase. This exciting event not only offers a unique twist on traditional runs but also supports a great cause, raising funds for the West Chester Food Cupboard and the Rustin High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness, fun, and philanthropy!

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Races

5k

Incl. $1.80 Fee &

You will be issued a race belt with 3 flags. Try to avoid having our Zombies, who will be spread around the course, steal your flags. Racers who do not wish to be chased by Zombies can run beltless. One minute will be deducted from your finish time for each belt you have retained (adjusted time counts towards prizes, not PR bragging rights!) Finishers who have no flags left at the finish will still be eligible for prizes as long as they hand in their belt at the finish. Start the race with a 4th flag on your belt by bringing one or more bags of non perishable food or grocery store gift card in the amount of $10 or more to packet pick up. Food and grocery cards dropped at packet pick up will be donated to the West Chester Food Cupboard. Top male/female age group award for: 11-14, 15-19, 20- 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-up AFTER 6 PM OCTOBER 20, PRICE GOES UP TO $35 PER PERSON

2:30 PM EDT

$36.80

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Halloween Kids' Fun Run

Incl. $1.35 Fee & Race Medal

10 years and under will run 1/4 mile (1 lap) on the JV football field above the track/stadium. All participants will get a unique Zombie Medal. Halloween costumes encouraged! Race Day Registration is $20

2:00 PM EDT

$21.35

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Organiser's description

Celebrate the Halloween season by running our 5K Zombie Run or our Kids Fun Run. The 5k course is run through the school's campus. Every runner will have a race belt with 3 flags. There will be Zombies spread around the course that will try to steal your flags! The goal is to make it to the finish line with as many flags as possible still attached to your belt. The Fun Run takes place on the Football practice field above the school's track. Children will NOT wear a belt nor be chased by Zombies (full details on Event Info tab). The event raises money for the West Chester Food Cupboard, as well as the Rustin High School Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Event Parking is at the Stadium Lot.