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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn OH
5K · 10K
45–61°F · some rain risk
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About this race
The Run For Your Life: The Last Stand
Presented by Run Ohio Races
Race Information
- Date: 2026-10-24
- Location: 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH
- Event URL: Register Here
Survivor Announcement
If you’re hearing this, you’ve made it further than most. Week after week, you’ve fought through the chaos. You’ve outrun the infected. You’ve carried messages, secured supplies, and never backed down. And now… it all comes down to this.
Critical Update
- Blood Supply: Thanks to your bravery, we successfully recovered it.
- The Cure: Our scientists have incredible news: the cure works.
- Final Mission: Transport the cure through the last remaining infected territory.
- Destination: Deliver it to Fairborn Community Park, the ground zero of Run Ohio Races Headquarters.
Final Warnings
- Infected: The infected are more aggressive than ever.
- Challenges: The path will test your endurance, speed, and teamwork.
- Last Chance: This is our last chance.
- Failure: Failure is not an option.
The Race Experience
Run fast. Stay together. Survive. Because tonight… we take back our world.
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 can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie:
Survivor Details
- Flags: Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt.
- Infected Zones: Clearly marked on the course map.
- Zombie Interaction: Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags!
- Outcome: If you reach the finish line with all flags intact, you survive: otherwise, you finish infected!
Zombie Details
- Role: Zombies do not run the course.
- Mission: Capture flags from Survivors in designated infected zones.
- Encouragement: 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: Included for all participants!
Course Details
- Marked Zones: The course features clearly marked infected zones.
- Safety: Zombies are restricted to these zones to keep the event safe and fun.
Why Run?
- Fun: Fun for runners of all speeds.
- Interactive: An interactive, high-energy experience.
- Perfect for: Friends, families, and teams.
- Twist: A unique twist on a traditional race.
Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead? Sign up today and Run For Your Life!
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