5th Annual Evansville Zombie 5K Run/Walk 2026

Description

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.