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Zombie Fun Run 5K

The 5k Zombie Fun Run The choice is yours: -Be a Runner (human) and run from the Zombies. -Be a Zombie and pull the runner's flags as they run through your "Zombie Zone." -Zombie in Training - Under 16 Zombie with a registered Zombie Adult (Will be dressed as a Zombie but will not be permitted to pull the runner's flags. Zombie in training will receive a t-shirt) Runners wear 3 flags on a belt. Protect these flags, they’re your “life.” Zombies are staged throughout the course ready to chase you and steal your flags. Try to survive, if you can... Lose your flags, and you can still finish the course as a runner. Look for Safe Zones at mile markers 1 and 2.5 with water, and pick up an extra life flag! Prepare for walkers, runners, crawlers... and some surprises. Choose to become a member of the Zombie Horde instead, and polish your human hunting skills while adorned in true flesh-eating fashion, compliments of the event's make-up team, followed by a visit to our Blood Splatter zone (both incl w/reg). Makeup is free of charge, though tips are appreciated! The run starts at 3:00pm. We will release "mini waves" every few minutes until everyone has crossed the start line. -Runners should arrive at 1:30 PM for check in. ​ Zombie shift is 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM. -Zombies should arrive at 1:30 PM to allow time for check in, makeup application, training, and for a ride to their "Zombie Zone." ​ Packet Pickup will be at the run. Gates open and check-in begins at 1:30 PM. HOW MUCH Register now for the lowest rate. Register by September 13, 2018 for a FREE T-Shirt! Cannot guarantee T-shirts for those registered after September 13, 2018. Runner/Human 11 years old & up only $25 for the 1st 200 to register! Regular entry $40 10 years old & under $15 after discount. Regular entry $20 Zombie (Makeup is free of charge, though tips are appreciated!) 16 years old & up $25 after 50% discount. Regular entry $50 COURSE You will run on the trails thru Sparrow Pond Campground. This includes the wooded area. The path is mostly gravel and there are a few hills. Note: this is a fun run and the course is not a certified 5K and is not officially timed. We approximate the distance based on terrain and accessibility. For everyone's safety, strollers / pets are not allowed. NO REFUND POLICY We cannot issue refunds. The cost and logistics of setting up and planning the event make refunds impossible. The run will take place rain or shine, however please understand we are at the mercy of mother nature and county officials, so if conditions deteriorate to the point of becoming an unsafe environment for our participants, we will react accordingly. Safety will always take precedence. In the event a race is postponed or rescheduled, your registration will be honored at a future event. A postponement/reschedule would only happen due to an event outside of our control (i.e., dangerous weather, acts of God, an ACTUAL zombie outbreak...). If you find that you are unable to use your registration, we are happy to transfer it to another person or to a future event. You must email us PRIOR to the event at camp@sparrowpond.com for transfers.

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