North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Zombie Run
Zombie Run is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 632 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Wilmington, NC
- Field size
- ~632 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 632 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
- Start time
- 5:30 PM EDT
About the Zombie Run
NOT A RACE - A RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Zombie Run The doomed participants will run a non-timed 5k course with zombies stationed and hidden throughout the course. The zombies will attempt to pull flags from the runners’ flag belts. The first 50 participants who complete the course with at least one flag intact will receive an additional prize. Whether you are eaten by the zombies or you escape to tell the tale, all participants will receive a t-shirt. Must be 12 or older to participate. Zombies LOVE …
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Zombie Run: common questions
- When is the Zombie Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Zombie Run held?
- In Wilmington, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Zombie Run offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Zombie Run?
- About 632 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Zombie Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Zombie Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
- What time does the Zombie Run start?
- 5:30 PM EDT.
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