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Zombie Run

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
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About this race

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 middle school kids so we recommend for their survival they are accompanied by a parent.  Monster Mile    A family-friendly run/walk where kids can bring their Halloween baskets to trick or treat and take pictures with our zombies. Families are encouraged to run the monster mile together. Zombies will be along the course, cheering the runners on as they run the mile.  This race is a spooky fundraiser used to support educational trips and program opportunities for Lyceum Academy. Lyceum Academy is an Honors program at New Hanover High School. The program is founded on project-based learning and collaboration across curriculums often outside the classroom. Over the junior and senior year, we will take several trips to enrich student understanding and perspective. Help us continue to meet our goal of never leaving a student behind on a trip due to financial issues. This event is run through the Lyceum Academy Boosters and is not affiliated with New Hanover County Schools.

Join fellow runners on October 18, 2026 for the Zombie Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Wilmington.

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Running

5K

Oct 18, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Zombie Run

Oct 18, 2026 5K 5:30 PM
$25.00
Open

Monster Mile

Oct 18, 2026 1.6K 4:30 PM
$20.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 5-year monthly averages for October in Wilmington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 12.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 22.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 12.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 22.4°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
16.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
2.1mm

About Wilmington

Zombie Run takes place in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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