Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Zombies have taken over Evansville! Join the 4th annual Evansville Zombie 5k Run & Walk hosted by Martial Hearts.
Date: Oct 18th
- 2:30pm Registration
- 4pm Race Starts
- Starting Point: Wesselman Park
- Destination: Red Cross
- Route: 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.
Pick your distance
Running
Evansville Zombie 5K Survival Run(4pm)
Race around Zombies to get to the cure and take it back to base. Receive a free t-shirt if you purchase your ticket 2 weeks before the race. Zombies will be trying to tag runners with Blood. Try and stay as "uninjured" as you can. Disclaimer: Wear something you are okay with getting messy. The run will take you around concrete, woods, fences, and more. Parents must accompany their child during the run/walk. Zombies will just be present to scare them.
Volunteer as a Zombie (3pm)
Participate as a Zombie for the run. Bring your own Zombie attire Contact the race director if interested in getting face painting done at the event. Blood splatter wall provided for extra effect. Must be 16+
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Evansville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:08 PM local time (CDT) in Evansville on October 18, 2026 — 11h 06m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 35 Evansville events
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