The Run For Your Life 5k Series- The Outbreak
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Fairborn, Ohio
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to experience the adrenaline rush of The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The Outbreak, happening on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Fairborn, Greene! This unique running event takes you on an exhilarating journey where survival is the ultimate goal. Participants will have the choice to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie, adding an interactive twist to the traditional 5k run. Survivors will dash through the course, wearing flag football belts and navigating marked infected zones, all while trying to keep their flags intact from the lurking Zombies. With a thrilling mission to deliver an urgent message and a chance to save Fairborn, this event promises not just a race but a heart-pounding adventure!
Join fellow runners and embrace the challenge, whether you're sprinting to survive or embracing your inner zombie in creative costumes. All participants will receive a finisher medal, regardless of whether they successfully outrun the undead, and bragging rights to boot! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience that combines speed, strategy, and a whole lot of fun. Will you conquer the Outbreak? Sign up today and find out!
Join fellow runners and embrace the challenge, whether you're sprinting to survive or embracing your inner zombie in creative costumes. All participants will receive a finisher medal, regardless of whether they successfully outrun the undead, and bragging rights to boot! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience that combines speed, strategy, and a whole lot of fun. Will you conquer the Outbreak? Sign up today and find out!
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.
male sign Run For Your Life: The Outbreak Mission Briefing
In the town of Fairborn, the scientists at the Rune Ohio Races have been working tirelessly to create a cure for all diseases.
But something has gone terribly wrong.
At one of our facilities, there is inconclusive evidence that the cure has worked and early signs suggest it may have had unintended side effects.
After reevaluating the formula, we discovered it is missing a critical ingredient.
Worse yetour communication systems have suddenly gone dark.
We need YOU.
Your mission is to follow the paved path and deliver an urgent message to the communications team so they can help finalize the cure before its too late.
warning Be warned:
There are reports of infected individuals along the route.
Our team has marked high-risk zonesproceed with caution as you run through these areas.
Stay alert. Stay fast. Trust no one.
The future of Fairborn depends on you.
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.
Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse?
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.
male sign Run For Your Life: The Outbreak Mission Briefing
In the town of Fairborn, the scientists at the Rune Ohio Races have been working tirelessly to create a cure for all diseases.
But something has gone terribly wrong.
At one of our facilities, there is inconclusive evidence that the cure has worked and early signs suggest it may have had unintended side effects.
After reevaluating the formula, we discovered it is missing a critical ingredient.
Worse yetour communication systems have suddenly gone dark.
We need YOU.
Your mission is to follow the paved path and deliver an urgent message to the communications team so they can help finalize the cure before its too late.
warning Be warned:
There are reports of infected individuals along the route.
Our team has marked high-risk zonesproceed with caution as you run through these areas.
Stay alert. Stay fast. Trust no one.
The future of Fairborn depends on you.
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.
Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse?
Races
-
The Run for Your Life 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$38.10
-
The Zombie Experience
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
Free
Become the Undead at Fairborn Community Park. Help Chase survivors through the woods and steal their flags. Limited zombie slots available T-shirt included
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Location
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, 45324, OH, United States
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