Zombie Run and Lurch
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $28.05 - $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a spine-tingling adventure at the Zombie Run and Lurch on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio! This thrilling 5K run or walk along the scenic Towpath Trail, starting at Clark Field in Tremont, invites participants to dress up in their best zombie or scariest outfits. Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled day out, but you'll also be supporting an important cause—helping preserve and enhance the historic Monroe Street Cemetery and its beautiful 13-acre grounds.
The event kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Choose between the chip-timed 5K or the untimed 1 Mile walk, both of which promise a fantastic experience amid Cleveland's rich history and picturesque views along the Cuyahoga River. Participants will receive a spooky short-sleeved t-shirt, post-race refreshments, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Plus, feel free to bring your furry friends, but remember to keep them on a short leash and line up at the back! Don’t miss out on this unique blend of
The event kicks off at 8:00 AM with registration and packet pick-up, followed by the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM. Choose between the chip-timed 5K or the untimed 1 Mile walk, both of which promise a fantastic experience amid Cleveland's rich history and picturesque views along the Cuyahoga River. Participants will receive a spooky short-sleeved t-shirt, post-race refreshments, and the chance to win awards in various age categories. Plus, feel free to bring your furry friends, but remember to keep them on a short leash and line up at the back! Don’t miss out on this unique blend of
Organiser's Description
Join the MONROE STREET CEMETERY [https://mscf1841.org/] for an exciting 5K RUN OR WALK on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH along the TOWPATH TRAIL STARTING AT CLARK FIELD IN TREMONT.
DRESS UP AS A ZOMBIE OR PUT ON YOUR SCARIEST OUTFIT! You'll be supporting an all-volunteer organization that is actively working to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, plant and maintain trees, repair headstones, monuments and burial structures.
The Towpath Trail in Cleveland, Ohio, meanders near Sokolowski's Overlook, offering scenic views of the city's industrial heartland and the Cuyahoga River. The Towpath Trail provides a blend of historical context and scenic views of Cleveland's industrial riverfront. It serves as a key access point to explore both the northern and southern sections of the trail within the city.
Monroe Street Cemetery is the resting place for local political and business leaders, safety forces, veterans and many others who built Cleveland and its communities. There are more than 34,000 stories in this beautiful 13-acre open space, which is also a refuge for birds and wildlife, and provides tree-covered walking paths for the community to enjoy.
The Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization was established to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, trees, headstones, monuments and burial structures.
EVENT SCHEDULE | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
* 8:00 AM | Registration/Packet Pick Up
* 9:00 AM | 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
DISTANCES
* 5K Run/Walk
* 1 Mile Fun Run
TIMING
* 5K - Chip Timed
* 1 MILE - Untimed
REGISTRATION
PRE-REGISTRATION
* 5k Run ($35) and 1 Mile walk ($25) until 11:59pm on Saturday, October 10
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK UP
* Registration Begins 8:00am
* 5k ($40) and 1 mile walk ($30)
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
* A spooky short-sleeved t-shirt
* Post-race refreshments
* Age Group and Overall Awards
AWARDS
* Top 3 Overall Male and Female
* Top 1 Male and Female Age Group Winners in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*DOGS ARE ALLOWED, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU LINE UP IN THE BACK AND HAVE A SHORT LEASH.
DRESS UP AS A ZOMBIE OR PUT ON YOUR SCARIEST OUTFIT! You'll be supporting an all-volunteer organization that is actively working to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, plant and maintain trees, repair headstones, monuments and burial structures.
The Towpath Trail in Cleveland, Ohio, meanders near Sokolowski's Overlook, offering scenic views of the city's industrial heartland and the Cuyahoga River. The Towpath Trail provides a blend of historical context and scenic views of Cleveland's industrial riverfront. It serves as a key access point to explore both the northern and southern sections of the trail within the city.
Monroe Street Cemetery is the resting place for local political and business leaders, safety forces, veterans and many others who built Cleveland and its communities. There are more than 34,000 stories in this beautiful 13-acre open space, which is also a refuge for birds and wildlife, and provides tree-covered walking paths for the community to enjoy.
The Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization was established to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, trees, headstones, monuments and burial structures.
EVENT SCHEDULE | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
* 8:00 AM | Registration/Packet Pick Up
* 9:00 AM | 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk
DISTANCES
* 5K Run/Walk
* 1 Mile Fun Run
TIMING
* 5K - Chip Timed
* 1 MILE - Untimed
REGISTRATION
PRE-REGISTRATION
* 5k Run ($35) and 1 Mile walk ($25) until 11:59pm on Saturday, October 10
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK UP
* Registration Begins 8:00am
* 5k ($40) and 1 mile walk ($30)
PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
* A spooky short-sleeved t-shirt
* Post-race refreshments
* Age Group and Overall Awards
AWARDS
* Top 3 Overall Male and Female
* Top 1 Male and Female Age Group Winners in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*DOGS ARE ALLOWED, BUT WE ASK THAT YOU LINE UP IN THE BACK AND HAVE A SHORT LEASH.
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320 Clark Ave, Cleveland, 44113, OH, United States
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