Philip Barbour Zombie Run

The Legend of the Course

Welcome to the Philip Barbour Zombie 5k, an adrenaline-fueled race that has earned a terrifying reputation as one of the most challenging courses ever designed. This isn't your average, flat neighborhood fun run. If you want to survive, you’ll need speed, agility, and a relentless iron will.

The Terrain

• The Road: Just when you think you can find a steady rhythm on the pavement, the course throws steep, crushing elevation gains at you that will make your lungs burn and your calves scream.
• The Trails: Once you dive off the asphalt, you’ll find yourself navigating a chaotic labyrinth of twisting single-track dirt paths, exposed tree roots, loose gravel, and sudden drops.
• Shifting Surfaces: The constant shifting between the hard road and the unpredictable trails destroys your pacing, forcing your body to adapt every single mile.
• Endurance Test: It is a true test of all-terrain endurance.

The Twist

• Zombies: As if the relentless hills and treacherous footing weren't enough... you are not alone. The woods are crawling.
• Ambush: Hidden deep within the trail sections are packs of ravenous, flesh-eating zombies waiting to ambush you.
• Life Lines: Every runner will start with a flag belt representing their "life lines."
• Mission: Your mission is simple: navigate the punishing terrain, conquer the brutal climbs, and cross the finish line with at least one flag intact.

Will You Survive?

Will you smash a new personal record on our legendary hills, or will you become part of the horde?

Cost

• 5k Run/Walk: $35 ($40 After 10/16)
• Military and First Responders: $28
• Fun Run: $15

Awards

• Top Finishers: top male and female runners
• Race Walkers: top male and female race walkers
• Age Group Awards: top 2 male and female in each age group

Event Details

Date: October 31, 2026

Location: 99 Horseshoe Drive, Philippi, WV

For more information, visit the race website.