Walking With The Dead 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

You can be cool (and it's OK to be a bit of a ghoul) at the thrilling Walking With The Dead 5K & 1 mile run or walk presented by CD102.5, The Alternative Station on the grounds of the historic Green Lawn cemetery on Columbus’ South side. Experience Central Ohio’s most spine-chilling Halloween fun run and walk through the sprawling 360-acre Civil War-era grounds of the 2^nd largest cemetery in Ohio.

Gargoyles! Moats! Monuments! Scenic Paths! And then there's the famous Central Ohioans who reside in Green Lawn. Among them: several Ohio governors, Columbus Mayors, Famous Artists and Musicians, WWI Flying Ace Eddie Rickenbacker and scores of Civil War Generals and vets are just a few of the souls who call Green Lawn home. The scenic course will take you past many of the monuments recognizing the final resting place of many heroes.

Dress up the entire family and yourself in your most ghoulish outfit and come out for this fun event. There’s also a special costumed Dog wave for pet owners.

The 5K and 1 mile run or walk is organized on behalf of the Columbus Rotary Foundation and the Green Lawn Cemetery Association and helps to support the care and maintenance of Green Lawn Cemetery.

Monster Mash Bash

Stick around afterwards for the Monster Mash Bash featuring spirits, music, activities, food and entertainment for the entire family.

Fur-Raising Halloween Dog Costume Contest

Halloween is a fun time of the year to dress-up. Dress up your dog and take part in the special Dog Costume wave for the 5K and 1 Mile walk. Best costumed Dog and owner and best costumed dog will receive special recognition!

Prizes and Awards

Top 3 fastest male and female finishers in the 5K will receive a commemorative plaque. Special awards courtesy of Fleet Feet+Frontrunner for runners and walkers and dog costume winners.

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