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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Gravel Road Brewing Co, Middletown OH
5K
46–62°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
33–55°F
dry
2024
44–62°F
dry
2023
47–74°F
dry
2022
51–74°F
dry
2021
51–70°F
rain
2020
43–52°F
dry
2019
48–66°F
dry
2018
36–53°F
dry
2017
44–55°F
rain
2016
49–63°F
dry
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About this race
Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!
This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! Treats, exercise, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect a cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest!
We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Gravel Road Brewing again as our starting/ending location! Utilizing the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks!
Ample free parking can be found nearby, the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street! Behind the SORG Opera House.
Pricing:
Early registration will be $25 a runner, through Sept. 30.
Registration from Oct. 1 through Oct. 23 will be $30 a runner.
Race day registration (Oct. 24) will be $35 a runner.
Important Times:
9:00 AM - race day registration
10:00 AM - race begins
Awards:
-1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place for pups under 50lbs
-1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for pups over 50lbs
Shirts:
-$15 per shirt
-Deadline to preorder a shirt is October 10th
Parking:
63 S Main Street Middletown Ohio
Located behind the SORG opera house theatre, in the public parking lot.
Costume Contest:
-Best dog costume
-Best human costume
-Best matching dog and owner costume
*You do not need to run with a dog to sign up. Only to win an award.
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