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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn OH
5K
About this race
The Run For Your Life 5k Series
Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC
Overview
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 isn’t just a race — it’s a test of speed, strategy, and nerves.
How It Works
- Participants: Choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie.
Survivors
- Flags: Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt.
- Infected Zones: Zones will be clearly marked on the course map.
- Zombies: May be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags!
- Finish Line: If you reach the safe zone with all your flags intact, you survive. Lose flags? You’ve been infected but still finish!
Zombies
- No Running: Zombies do not run the course.
- Mission: Stay within designated infected zones to capture flags from Survivors.
- Costumes: Creative zombie looks are highly encouraged!
Finisher Rewards
- Medals: All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected.
- Bragging Rights: Included for all participants!
Course Details
- Infected Zones: The course will feature clearly marked infected zones.
- Safety: 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 for all.
- Perfect for: Friends, families, and teams.
- Unique Twist: A unique twist on a traditional race. Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead?
Sign Up
Sign up today and Run For Your Life! For more information, visit The Run For Your Life.
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