5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk - Volunteer as a Zombie (3pm)

5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk - Volunteer as a Zombie (3pm)

Oct 18, 2026Evansville, IN, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

Pace

All paces

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

Zombies have taken over Evansville! Join the 4th annual Evansville Zombie 5k Run & Walk hosted by Martial Hearts. Date: Oct 18th 2:30pm Registration4pm Race StartsStarting Point: Wesselman ParkDestination: Red CrossRoute: Wesselman Park   Red Cross   Wesselman Park Are you ready for the most exhilarating, heart-pounding, and adrenaline-fueled event of the year? Brace yourself for "Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, an unforgettable experience that combines running, survival skills, and a dash of fear to support a great cause! The Mission: The world is on the brink of chaos, and the only hope lies within the Red Cross headquarters. Embark on a daring journey through a park infested with zombies. Your goal: reach the outpost, secure the code from the survivor, and make it back to headquarters before it's too late! The Challenge: As you navigate through the treacherous terrain, zombies will be hot on your heels, trying to tag the back of your shirt with fake blood. Your survival instincts will be put to the test as you dodge, and duck your way through this relentless horde. Will you emerge unscathed and save humanity, or become a zombie's next meal? Non-Profit: Martial Hearts is dedicated to providing financial assistance for youth to learn martial arts. We help youth pay for tuition and fees associated with martial arts, attend seminars and provide free self-defense training for women—all thanks to donations and events like these.  Partnering Wesselman Woods. Partial proceeds will go toward Wesselman Woods and Martial Hearts. What's Included for Runners Race Shirt if you register by Oct 5th Post-race snacks and water Access to the Wesselman Woods Post-race Halloween party. What's Included for Zombies! Zombies can register as a group to represent a business Zombie Schedule Registration at 2pm Disclaimer: Participants should wear clothing they intend to get messy. Race Shirts will be grey and available to those who register by the deadline.

Typical conditions

For events around October 2026 in Evansville, IN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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