When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn OH
Distances
5K
About this race
The Run For Your Life 5k Series
Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC
Event 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
- Participation: Participants can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie.
Survivors
- Flag Belt: Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt.
- Infected Zones: Along the route, infected zones will be clearly marked on the course map.
- Zombie Encounters: Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags!
- Survival: 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? You’ve been infected… but you still finish the race!
Zombies
- No Running: Zombies do not run the course.
- Mission: Their mission is to stay within designated infected zones and try to capture flags from Survivors.
- Costumes: Costumes and creative zombie looks are highly encouraged!
Finisher Rewards
- Medals: All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected.
- Bragging Rights: Bragging rights included!
Course Details
- Marked 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?
- Inclusivity: Fun for runners of all speeds.
- Experience: Interactive, high-energy experience.
- Social: Perfect for friends, families, and teams.
- Unique: A unique twist on a traditional race.
Get Involved
Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead? Sign up today and Run For Your Life!
Course map
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