PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k

Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!

This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! Treats, exercise, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect a cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest!

We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Gravel Road Brewing again as our starting/ending location! Utilizing the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks! 

Ample free parking can be found nearby, the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street! Behind the SORG Opera House.

Pricing:
Early registration will be $25 a runner, through Sept. 30.
Registration from Oct. 1 through Oct. 23 will be $30 a runner.
Race day registration (Oct. 24) will be $35 a runner. 

Important Times:
9:00 AM - race day registration
10:00 AM - race begins

Awards: 
-1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place for pups under 50lbs 
-1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for pups over 50lbs

Shirts:
-$15 per shirt
-Deadline to preorder a shirt is October 1st

Parking:

63 S Main Street Middletown Ohio

Located behind the SORG opera house theatre, in the public parking lot. 

Costume Contest:
-Best dog costume
-Best human costume
-Best matching dog and owner costume

*You do not need to run with a dog to sign up. Only to win an award.

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Middletown.