Race Information
The 5K Race & 1 Mile Walk or 'Creep n' Crawl'
All runners will register as either Undead or Human. If Undead, they may dress as such and will start the race 2 minutes after the humans begin their run. So here we'll see an army of undead chasing the living (the whole point of the race). This is just a race and no contact along the course other than normal physical contact expected at a race will be permitted. Costumes are optional but greatly encouraged, especially for anyone in the 1 Mile 'Creep n' Crawl'.
Because this is a Halloween/Undead-themed race we are going to take every precaution in keeping participants safe. No props will be allowed in during the race or at the event that could harm anyone (didn’t your mother teach you not to run with scissors?). Each participant will be required to sign an agreement along these guidelines (see registration page). In our previous two years, with over 3,000 participants, we have had no misbehaving rascals, and no severe injuries.
Night of the Running Dead 5K is first and foremost for FUN and to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. We ask participants to be courteous and patient with other runners and volunteers. Chip timing has been made optional for 5K participants this year to help lower our costs and yours for those that are not concerned with their time.
Age divisions have also been established so that runners who want to compare their times to others in their same age group can do so, however winners in these divisions will not be eligible for the overall cash prizes, but fun zombie themed prizes will still be awarded as well as medals for different divisions.
Course Map
- 5K Race Route
- 1mi Creep n' Crawl Route (coming soon)
Pre-Race/Walk Events, Packet Pickup, and Check-in* Start Time
- 4:00 pm, Saturday October 20th, 2012
have already retreived your packet, bib, etc.
Event Start Times
- Approx. 8:00 pm for the 1 Mile Creep n’ Crawl
- Approx. 10:00 pm for Humans 5K
- Approx. 10:02 pm for Undead 5K
Entry Fees
5K Run/Walk
- $20 - Now until May 31, 2012 (early bird special)
- $25 - June 1 to August 15, 2012
- $30 - August 16 to October 5, 2012
- $35 - October 6 to October 18, 2012
- $40 - DAY OF RACE
Additional Add-ons:
- Free Cotton T-Shirt (+$1 for XXL, +$2 for XXXL, +$4 for babydoll)
- +$5 - Technical Fabric T-Shirt (+$1 for XXL, +$2 for XXXL, +$4 for babydoll)
- +$4 - Chip Timing
- +$10 - Zombie wall recognition with a 100% direct donation to Huntsman
1 Mile Walk - "Creep n' Crawl"
Adults
- $12 - Now to June 30, 2012
- $15 - July 2, 2012 to October 5, 2012
- $20 - October 6, 2012 to October 18, 2012
- $25 - DAY OF WALK
Children (Under 12)
- $12 - Now to October 5, 2012
- $6 - Now to October 5, 2012 (no shirt)
- $15 - October 6, 2012 to DAY OF RACE
- $10 - October 6, 2012 to DAY OF RACE (no shirt)
Additional Add-ons:
- Free Cotton T-Shirt (+$1 for XXL, +$2 for XXXL, +$4 for babydoll)
- +$5 – Technical Fabric T-Shirt (+$1 for XXL, +$2 for XXXL, +$4 for babydoll)
- +$10 – Zombie wall recognition with a 100% direct donation to Huntsman
Shirts & Gift Bags
The T-shirt is a standard cotton shirt, and has different designs and color depending on whether you registered as a Human or Undead. A technical fabric shirt (100% synthetic running shirt) will be available for an additional fee. See shirts from our previous years as examples in our Zombie Shop.
Shirts will be available during packet pickup and on race day. To speed up the process, please have a printed copy of your registration with you, or have it available to view on a mobile device.
Awards and Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in the two categories: Undead and Humans. There will also be male and female divisions, and age groups for a total of 48 winners. Each of the 48 winners will receive a special medal and an additional shirt, any color or size, of their choice (including any prior years’ shirts, if available). The top 3 males and top 3 females in the OPEN division (human and undead a total of 12) will win cash prizes. Awards and prizes are subject to change if necessary. This event isn't so much about winning as it is about having fun!
Undead Awards
- 1st Place = “Golden Brain”
- 2nd Place = “Silver Brain”
- 3rd Place = “Bronze Brain”
Human Awards
- 1st Place = “Golden Shotgun"
- 2nd Place = “Silver Shotgun”
- 3rd Place = “Bronze Shotgun”
Age Groups
- Youth (18 and Under)
- Open (No age restrictions)
- Masters (35 & over)
- GrandMasters (50 & over)
Purse Prizes
Available for top 12 overall in each gender of both human and undead in the OPEN DIVISION ONLY.
- 1st Place - $100
- 2nd Place - $50
- 3rd Place - $30
Registration and Packet Pick-up
Race packets will be available for pick-up on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm and Friday, October 19th, 2012 from 3pm to 7pm (Location TBD), or on race day starting at 4 pm until 9pm. Packets will contain your race bib, chip for timing, swag, etc. and any other information. Your shirts can be picked up at that time after you've signed for you packet. Checking in on race day is NOT required if your packet was already received previously.
Parking
Parking will be available in the Target parking lot directly east of Centennial Parkway. We encourage drivers to park near the Buy Buy Baby store on the south end of that parking lot. Because some road closures will be necessary for the race route, your drive to this parking lot should be planned ahead and should be approached from State Street. There should be more than ample parking for all participants. Please be courteous and careful.
Event day map coming soon.
