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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Campus Drive, Martinsburg WV
5K
41–59°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
34–62°F
dry
2024
55–72°F
dry
2023
53–74°F
dry
2022
57–74°F
dry
2021
30–56°F
dry
2020
40–71°F
dry
2019
42–56°F
rain
2018
51–60°F
dry
2017
38–47°F
rain
2016
41–60°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
41°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
🧟♀️ Get Ready to Run… or Be Chased! 🎃
Join us for a family-friendly 5K Zombie Fun Run packed with spooky fun, community spirit, and plenty of opportunities to get a little messy!
Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual walker, or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and get ready to run, walk, dodge, and survive your way through our zombie-themed course!
👟 Family-Friendly 5K Heat – Bring the whole family for a fun-filled run/walk that everyone can enjoy.
🎃 Rotten Gourd Pumpkin Smash & Launch – Take aim and send those pumpkins flying! Smash, launch, and enjoy some good old-fashioned fall fun.
🧟 Zombie-Themed Fun – Expect surprises, challenges, and plenty of spooky atmosphere along the way.
🌟 Community Sponsors & Vendors – Shop local, connect with community organizations, and show some love to the businesses and groups helping make this event possible.
🌭 Food Trucks – Stick around after the race for delicious food, treats, and refreshments from local food trucks.
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the Whole Family – With activities, food, vendors, costumes, and plenty of fall fun, this is more than a race—it’s a community celebration!
So grab your family, friends, costumes, and running shoes and join us for a spooktacular day of fun! All proceeds will directly benefit Marlowe Elementary, Bedington Elementary, Spring Mills Primary, Potomack Intermediate, Spring Mills Middle, and Spring Mills High schools and their Renaissance Programming.
Run if you can. Laugh if you can’t. And whatever you do… watch out for the zombies! 🧟♂️🎃👻
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