Zombie Run
- Date Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Get ready for the spookiest and most exhilarating event of the year—the Zombie Run! On Sunday, October 18th, 2026, join us in Wilmington, New Hanover for an unforgettable experience that promises thrills and chills. This unique run is not a race; it's a non-timed 5K course where you’ll need to evade zombies lurking throughout the path! As you navigate the course, watch out for zombies trying to grab flags from your belt. The first 50 brave souls who finish with at least one flag intact will snag a special prize, while every participant will walk away with a stylish t-shirt to commemorate their adventure.
But that's not all! Families can also enjoy the Monster Mile, a fun-filled run/walk perfect for kids who want to trick or treat with their Halloween baskets and snap pictures with our friendly zombies. This event is designed to be a delightful experience for everyone, with zombies cheering you on along the way! Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to support educational trips and programs for students at Lyceum Academy. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit, and help us ensure that no student is left behind due to financial constraints. Mark your calendars and prepare for a run like
But that's not all! Families can also enjoy the Monster Mile, a fun-filled run/walk perfect for kids who want to trick or treat with their Halloween baskets and snap pictures with our friendly zombies. This event is designed to be a delightful experience for everyone, with zombies cheering you on along the way! Plus, it’s a fantastic opportunity to support educational trips and programs for students at Lyceum Academy. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit, and help us ensure that no student is left behind due to financial constraints. Mark your calendars and prepare for a run like
Organiser's Description
NOT A RACE - A RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
ZOMBIE RUN
THE DOOMED PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN A NON-TIMED 5K COURSE WITH ZOMBIES STATIONED AND HIDDEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE. THE ZOMBIES WILL ATTEMPT TO PULL FLAGS FROM THE RUNNERS FLAG BELTS. THE FIRST 50 PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE WITH AT LEAST ONE FLAG INTACT WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PRIZE. WHETHER YOU ARE EATEN BY THE ZOMBIES OR YOU ESCAPE TO TELL THE TALE, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. MUST BE 12 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE. ZOMBIES LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS SO WE RECOMMEND FOR THEIR SURVIVAL THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.
MONSTER MILE
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RUN/WALK WHERE KIDS CAN BRING THEIR HALLOWEEN BASKETS TO TRICK OR TREAT AND TAKE PICTURES WITH OUR ZOMBIES. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RUN THE MONSTER MILE TOGETHER. ZOMBIES WILL BE ALONG THE COURSE, CHEERING THE RUNNERS ON AS THEY RUN THE MILE.
THIS RACE IS A SPOOKY FUNDRAISER USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR LYCEUM ACADEMY. LYCEUM ACADEMY IS AN HONORS PROGRAM AT NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS FOUNDED ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND COLLABORATION ACROSS CURRICULUMS OFTEN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. OVER THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR, WE WILL TAKE SEVERAL TRIPS TO ENRICH STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND PERSPECTIVE. HELP US CONTINUE TO MEET OUR GOAL OF NEVER LEAVING A STUDENT BEHIND ON A TRIP DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES. THIS EVENT IS RUN THROUGH THE LYCEUM ACADEMY BOOSTERS AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
ZOMBIE RUN
THE DOOMED PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN A NON-TIMED 5K COURSE WITH ZOMBIES STATIONED AND HIDDEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE. THE ZOMBIES WILL ATTEMPT TO PULL FLAGS FROM THE RUNNERS FLAG BELTS. THE FIRST 50 PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE THE COURSE WITH AT LEAST ONE FLAG INTACT WILL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PRIZE. WHETHER YOU ARE EATEN BY THE ZOMBIES OR YOU ESCAPE TO TELL THE TALE, ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. MUST BE 12 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE. ZOMBIES LOVE MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS SO WE RECOMMEND FOR THEIR SURVIVAL THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.
MONSTER MILE
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY RUN/WALK WHERE KIDS CAN BRING THEIR HALLOWEEN BASKETS TO TRICK OR TREAT AND TAKE PICTURES WITH OUR ZOMBIES. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RUN THE MONSTER MILE TOGETHER. ZOMBIES WILL BE ALONG THE COURSE, CHEERING THE RUNNERS ON AS THEY RUN THE MILE.
THIS RACE IS A SPOOKY FUNDRAISER USED TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL TRIPS AND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES FOR LYCEUM ACADEMY. LYCEUM ACADEMY IS AN HONORS PROGRAM AT NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS FOUNDED ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND COLLABORATION ACROSS CURRICULUMS OFTEN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. OVER THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR, WE WILL TAKE SEVERAL TRIPS TO ENRICH STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND PERSPECTIVE. HELP US CONTINUE TO MEET OUR GOAL OF NEVER LEAVING A STUDENT BEHIND ON A TRIP DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES. THIS EVENT IS RUN THROUGH THE LYCEUM ACADEMY BOOSTERS AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS.
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Long Leaf Park - Shelters 5 and 6, 314 Pine Grove Dr, Wilmington, 28409, NC, United States
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