5K Zombie Run & One Mile Family Fun Run

👟 Event Overview

• Date: October 11, 2025
• Location: Courthouse Square, Morganton, NC
• Check-in Time: 8:30 AM
• Family Fun Run Start: 10:30 AM, 5K Zombie Run Start: 11:00 AM

🏃‍♂️ What is the Zombie Run?

• Unique Experience: Run a 5K while avoiding Zombies!
• Players: Runners equipped with Velcro belts holding 3 flags
• Goal: Finish with at least one flag left
• Prizes: Awards for fastest times with all flags intact

👨‍👩‍👧 What is the Family Fun Run?

• Pace: Suitable for anyone wanting to join the fun without Zombies
• Option: Perfect for families and friends to run or walk together
• Distance: Shorter route than the Zombie Run
• Atmosphere: Festive and family-friendly

🎉 What happens after the runs?

• After Party: Food and music at the starting pavilions
• Atmosphere: Fall festival vibe to celebrate the day
• Community: A great way to unwind post-race
• Fun: Enjoy time with fellow participants

💲 Cost to Participate

• Zombie Run 5K: Starts at $30, includes high-quality long sleeve T-shirt
• Cap: Limited to 500 participants for the first year
• Late Registration: Increases to $35 after September 12
• Day of Registration: $40 if spots remain

📈 Proceeds Beneficiary

• Cause: Supports community organizations and agencies
• 2025 Beneficiaries: Burke County Habitat for Humanity and The Enola Group
• Support: Help us make a difference in the local area
• Impact: Your participation contributes to meaningful causes

📝 Registration and Volunteering

• Register: Sign up here!
• Volunteer: Contact Race Co-Chair Kim Van Sickler
• Email: kimvansickler@gmail.com
• Join: Be part of this exciting community event!