The Run For Your Life 5k Series
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Price $11.60 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Run For Your Life 5k Series on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Fairborn, Greene! This interactive running event invites you to test your speed and strategy in a thrilling race where survival is key. Participants can choose to be either a Survivor or a Zombie, adding an exciting twist to the traditional 5k. Survivors will dash through the course wearing a flag football belt, navigating marked infected zones where Zombies will try to capture their flags. If you can cross the finish line with all your flags intact, you’ll officially survive the zombie apocalypse! But don't worry—whether you manage to outrun the undead or get infected, every participant receives a finisher medal and bragging rights.
This unique running event promises fun for all speeds and skill levels, making it a perfect outing for friends, families, and teams. With a high-energy atmosphere and the chance to unleash your inner zombie or hero, The Run For Your Life is not just a race; it's an unforgettable adventure. Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience and prove that you have what it takes to outrun the undead! Sign up today and get ready to Run For Your Life!
This unique running event promises fun for all speeds and skill levels, making it a perfect outing for friends, families, and teams. With a high-energy atmosphere and the chance to unleash your inner zombie or hero, The Run For Your Life is not just a race; it's an unforgettable adventure. Join us for this one-of-a-kind experience and prove that you have what it takes to outrun the undead! Sign up today and get ready to Run For Your Life!
Organiser's Description
male signfemale sign The Run For Your Life
Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC
Are you fast enough to survive the zombie apocalypse?
Join Run Ohio Races LLC for The Run For Your Life, a thrilling, interactive running event where survival is the ultimate goal! This isnt just a race its a test of speed, strategy, and nerves.
How It Works
Participants can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie:
Survivors
Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt.
Along the route, infected zones will be clearly marked on the course map.
Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags!
If you reach the safe zone at the finish line with all your flags intact, you officially survive the zombie apocalypse.
Lose one or more flags? Youve been infected but you still finish the race!
Zombies
Zombies do not run the course.
Their mission is to stay within designated infected zones and try to capture flags from Survivors.
Costumes and creative zombie looks are highly encouraged!
Finisher Rewards
All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected.
Bragging rights included!
Course Details
The course will feature clearly marked infected zones.
Zombies are restricted to these zones to keep the event safe and fun for everyone.
Why Run?
Fun for runners of all speeds
Interactive, high-energy experience
Perfect for friends, families, and teams
A unique twist on a traditional race
Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead?
Sign up today and Run For Your Life!
Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC
Are you fast enough to survive the zombie apocalypse?
Join Run Ohio Races LLC for The Run For Your Life, a thrilling, interactive running event where survival is the ultimate goal! This isnt just a race its a test of speed, strategy, and nerves.
How It Works
Participants can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie:
Survivors
Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt.
Along the route, infected zones will be clearly marked on the course map.
Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags!
If you reach the safe zone at the finish line with all your flags intact, you officially survive the zombie apocalypse.
Lose one or more flags? Youve been infected but you still finish the race!
Zombies
Zombies do not run the course.
Their mission is to stay within designated infected zones and try to capture flags from Survivors.
Costumes and creative zombie looks are highly encouraged!
Finisher Rewards
All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected.
Bragging rights included!
Course Details
The course will feature clearly marked infected zones.
Zombies are restricted to these zones to keep the event safe and fun for everyone.
Why Run?
Fun for runners of all speeds
Interactive, high-energy experience
Perfect for friends, families, and teams
A unique twist on a traditional race
Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead?
Sign up today and Run For Your Life!
Races
-
The Run for Your Life 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$43.40
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The Zombie Experience
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 17th October 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$11.60
Become the Undead at Fairborn Community Park. Help Chase survivors through the woods and steal their flags. Limited zombie slots available T-shirt included in registration
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Location
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, 45324, OH, United States
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