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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Trail Head across the street from Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune NC
5K
54–71°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–67°F
dry
2024
58–80°F
dry
2023
62–82°F
dry
2022
53–72°F
dry
2021
51–68°F
dry
2020
55–76°F
rain
2019
66–77°F
dry
2018
45–63°F
dry
2017
42–58°F
dry
2016
61–80°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Friday, Oct 30
Cloudy · 58–79°F
Friday, Oct 30starts near 58°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph
About this race
🧟 ZOMBIE 5K RUN: SURVIVE & OUTRUN!
The Mission: Teams of five (5) personnel will navigate a pre-marked 5K course while attempting to outrun the undead!
At the starting line, each runner will be issued a flag belt equipped with three (3) “life flags,” positioned at the hips.
The Challenge: Zombies will be stationed along the course, attempting to steal runners’ life flags. Be ready to spin, dodge, and sprint to evade the undead while protecting your flags and helping your team survive!
⚠️ Safety Rules: No physical contact is permitted. Pushing, tackling, stiff-arming, or any other form of physical contact is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
🏆 Scoring & Prizes
The competition is based on both speed and survival! The top two (2) teams with the highest cumulative number of life flags remaining at the finish line will be declared the winners. In the event of a tie, the team with the fastest overall completion time will prevail.
Winners will receive Command-approved incentives!
💰 Team Entry Fee: $50. Payment to HM1 Yarbrough ([email protected]) is due by October 28, 2026, via cash or Navy Federal (NavyFed).
That’s only $10 per runner! 100% of the proceeds will go toward the Battalion First Class Petty Officers Association (BN FCPOA) to support and fund future command events.
🍽️ Post-Race Lunch Included!
Your registration includes lunch back at the barracks (FC-571), provided by the SCPOA.
Think you have what it takes to survive? Gather your team, protect your flags, and prepare to outrun the undead!
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