
The Run For Your Life 5k Series - The City Collapsed
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Location
- Fairborn, OH
- 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, 45324
- Type
- RUN
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Perks & features
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 3, 5:00 PM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Jan 21, 2026, 9:57 AM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
The Zombie Experience
Sat, Oct 3, 4:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Feb 23, 2026, 4:33 PM EST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Run For Your Life: The Outbreak – Mission Update 🏃♀️
The outbreak has begun.
We failed.
Despite our best efforts, the formula was incomplete. Before we could correct it… the infection spread. Fairborn is no longer safe. Communication has been lost. The infected are everywhere.
But there is still hope.
Our scientists have identified the missing ingredient — the final piece needed to complete the cure.
Now, we need you.
🎯 Your Mission: Retrieve the missing ingredient and deliver it to Run Ohio Races Central Headquarters. Once there, our team will mass produce the cure and begin restoring the city.
⚠️ Warning:
The route is compromised Infected individuals are active and unpredictable High-risk zones have been identified You may be chased… you may be tested… you must not fail 💉 Objective: Complete your laps. Protect the ingredient. Deliver it safely.
If you succeed… we save Fairborn.
If you fail…
🧟♂️ You become one of them.
🧟♂️🏃♀️ The Run For Your Life Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC
Are you fast enough to survive the zombie apocalypse?
Join Run Ohio Races LLC for The Run For Your Life, a thrilling, interactive running event where survival is the ultimate goal! This isn’t just a race — it’s a test of speed, strategy, and nerves.
🏁 How It Works Participants can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie:
🏃 Survivors Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt. Along the route, infected zones will be clearly marked on the course map. Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags! If you reach the safe zone at the finish line with all your flags intact, you officially survive the zombie apocalypse. Lose one or more flags? You’ve been infected… but you still finish the race! 🧟 Zombies Zombies do not run the course. Their mission is to stay within designated infected zones and try to capture flags from Survivors. Costumes and creative zombie looks are highly encouraged! 🏅 Finisher Rewards All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected. Bragging rights included! 🗺️ Course Details The course will feature clearly marked infected zones. Zombies are restricted to these zones to keep the event safe and fun for everyone. 🎉 Why Run? Fun for runners of all speeds Interactive, high-energy experience Perfect for friends, families, and teams A unique twist on a traditional race Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead? Sign up today and Run For Your Life!
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