Zombie 5k Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Cherokee, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure at the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K Run on Saturday, October 24th, 2026! Starting at 6:00 PM at the Cherokee High School Track in Jackson, this thrilling Halloween-themed event invites participants to conquer a 3.1-mile course infested with zombies. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. For those brave enough to take on the Zombie Challenge, you’ll start the race with flags representing your lives, and as you navigate through designated Zombie Zones, you'll need to dodge our friendly zombies trying to snatch your flags.
Costumes are highly encouraged, adding to the festive atmosphere as you run, survive, and support the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team. All proceeds from this exciting event go towards supporting these students, making it a great way to give back to the community. So gather your friends and family, and see if you can escape the undead at the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K!
Costumes are highly encouraged, adding to the festive atmosphere as you run, survive, and support the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team. All proceeds from this exciting event go towards supporting these students, making it a great way to give back to the community. So gather your friends and family, and see if you can escape the undead at the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K!
Organiser's Description
CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL ZOMBIE 5K RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
Survive 3.1 miles with the course crawling with zombies.
Join us Saturday, October 24th at 6:00 PM at the Cherokee High School Track for the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K! This Halloween-themed race combines a traditional 5K with a fun zombie survival challenge to raise money for the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team.
Runners who choose the Zombie Challenge will start the race with lives represented by flags. Along the course, you'll encounter designated Zombie Zones, where our zombies will try to steal your flags as you make your escape. Make it to the finish line with at least one flag remaining and youve survived the outbreak!
Don't want to be chased? No problem! Participants may run or walk the 5K without taking part in the Zombie Challenge.
Costumes are encouraged!
Multiple Zombie Zones throughout the course
Run or walk all abilities welcome
Optional Zombie Challenge
Race awards and survivor bragging rights
All Proceeds benefit the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team
Our zombies will follow strict safety rulesno tackling, grabbing, pushing, or blocking runners. They're only after your flags!
Come dressed for Halloween, bring your friends and family, and see if you can survive the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K!
RUN. SURVIVE. SUPPORT CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL.
Survive 3.1 miles with the course crawling with zombies.
Join us Saturday, October 24th at 6:00 PM at the Cherokee High School Track for the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K! This Halloween-themed race combines a traditional 5K with a fun zombie survival challenge to raise money for the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team.
Runners who choose the Zombie Challenge will start the race with lives represented by flags. Along the course, you'll encounter designated Zombie Zones, where our zombies will try to steal your flags as you make your escape. Make it to the finish line with at least one flag remaining and youve survived the outbreak!
Don't want to be chased? No problem! Participants may run or walk the 5K without taking part in the Zombie Challenge.
Costumes are encouraged!
Multiple Zombie Zones throughout the course
Run or walk all abilities welcome
Optional Zombie Challenge
Race awards and survivor bragging rights
All Proceeds benefit the Cherokee High School Senior Class and Cross Country Team
Our zombies will follow strict safety rulesno tackling, grabbing, pushing, or blocking runners. They're only after your flags!
Come dressed for Halloween, bring your friends and family, and see if you can survive the Cherokee High School Zombie 5K!
RUN. SURVIVE. SUPPORT CHEROKEE HIGH SCHOOL.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 24th October 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$27.50
zombie Zombie Challenge Rules Want the full Zombie 5K experience? Choose the Zombie Challenge and try to make it through our Zombie Zones with at least one life remaining! Runners participating in the challenge will receive flags representing their lives. Zombies will be stationed only in designated areas throughout the course and will attempt to take your flags as you pass through. For everyone's safety: Zombies may only take flagsno grabbing, pushing, tackling, or blocking runners. Runners may dodge zombies but must remain on the course. Zombies will only chase runners within designated Zombie Zones. Please do not make physical contact with the zombies. Once you're out of a Zombie Zone, you're safe... until the next one. Lose all your flags? Keep running! You can still finish the 5Kyou've just been infected. zombie Make it to the finish with at least one flag and you're officially a SURVIVOR! Don't want to be chased? No problem. Select the traditional 5K option and enjoy the same course without participating in the Zombie Challenge. The goal is simple: RUN. SURVIVE. HAVE FUN.
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Location
86 Elk Crossing Ln., Cherokee, 28719, NC, United States
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