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Stuck between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean, there’s not a lot of places to hide from the Zombie Apocalypse. On October 19th, you reach Amelia Earhart Park but the zombies are everywhere! Run through the swarm in order to reach Apocalypse HQ where Survival Experts will check for bite marks, you may be infected! Join us for this family friendly event. Check out the video from the first Zombie Apocalypse Survival Run at www.zombieapocalypse.run
RULES
- All three flags must be situated at your waist on your backside
- Bibs must be placed on the front (no bibs on the back or legs)
- Zombies may NEVER touch you, only go for a single flag
- You must run the entire course to be a survivor
- Areas on the trail that are gravel or loose ground will NEVER have runner zombies
- If you have at least one flag left your ribbon will be marked as a “survivor” for your medal
- If you have no flags you’ll have an “infected” ribbon mark for your medal
- If you participated as a zombie well you’ll be marked with a “zombie” medal
- EVERYONE gets the same medal, only the checked off space on the ribbon separates survivor, infected and zombie
- Have fun, you must laugh and smile a lot, even when running for your life
PARKING
- Please enter Amelia Earhart Park through the Palm Ave entrance. Google Maps Link
- Parking will be $10 per vehicle. Two options: Pay $10 cash in entrance, or buy your prepaid parking pass during registration for $10.
- Save money by carpooling with friends, family, and fellow zombie lovers.
COURSE
- The 5K course will start and finish at the Main Event Area.
- Water Stations will be located at Mile 1 and Mile 2.
- Zombie stations will have water available for Zombie participants.
- Runners will not know where to expect the Zombies.
- Three kinds of Zombies: Stationary, Walkers, and Runners.
- Zombie stations will be marked at the beginning of the area. There will be three total areas. These locations will not be made public before the event.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Early Packet Pickup – TBA
Race Day: October 19, 2019
6AM – Packet Pickup and Registration opens
6:30AM – Zombie Pre-Race Meeting
7:00AM – Zombie’s leave to Zombie stations.
7:15AM – Runner Pre-Race Meeting and National Anthem
7:30AM – Runner waves begin, every 15 minutes
8:30AM – Last Runner wave begins
9:30AM – Zombie’s Return and ZombieFest begins
10AM – Awards and Special Recognitions
11AM – Conclusion of ZombieFest
FINE PRINT
- Open to all age groups, consent for those under 18 will be required.
- Race will take place rain or shine.
- Each runner must enter individually.
- Each participant must sign a waiver.
- Refunds are not available for any reason.
- Race Registrations can be transferred up until 7 days before the event.
HEAT ADVISORY
Temperatures/humidity can be high in South Florida. Participants should drink plenty of fluids (non-alcoholic) for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing the race. Beware of heat-injury symptoms (dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech, and thoughts). Seek immediate assistance if symptoms occur. Wear loose, light-colored clothing.
To combat the heat, water stations will be available on the 5K course at Mile 1 and Mile 2. Zombie participants will have water stations at each zombie area. Water and other refreshments will be available at the start and finish area.
