Zombie Run 10K 2026
Presented by Escape This
Saturday, 24th October 2026
Keep your Pace, or Lose your Race!
A fun Halloween, zombie-themed running event with a twist!
Instead of keeping up with the pacers, your job is to beat the zombie pacers.
Select the 5K or 10K time you want to beat, as this will determine your wave start time.
Keep your pace, or lose your race!
If you beat the zombie pacer, you will receive a one-of-a-kind SURVIVOR medal. If the zombie pacer for your wave finishes before you, you will receive a ZOMBIE/INFECTED medal.
This one-of-a-kind event is sure to attract many people, from runners chasing a PB to walkers and families just out for an hour of Halloween spooky fun!
This is a no-contact running event.
What you will receive from the event:
- FREE Pack of Zombie-themed Temporary Tattoos
- Zombie Pacers (timing intervals based on wave numbers) proudly supported by the Sydney Striders
- Flat, fast course - perfect for PBs!
- Zombie-themed Finishers Medal - Survivor or Infected
- Zombie Run 10K & 5K Event T-Shirt ($35)
- Dressing up is highly encouraged; the horde at the back (walking wave)
- Safe, professionally timed, and managed running event
- Immersive running experience, not like any event you've experienced before
- Sponsor Prizes and Giveaways
- Bragging rights and annual stories to tell
Countdown to the Zombie Run 10K & 5K
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Escape This 10 km Zombie Fun Run
Price changes in 26 days 23 hours-
Set your 10K time goal and receive a survivor medal for finishing ahead of the zombie pacer, or an infected medal for finishing behind your pacer. Fun for all paces and abilities!
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Click Here to Register for Escape This 10 km Zombie Fun RunA$78.00
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Now registering Apr 19 – Sept 20
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5 km Zombie Fun Run
Price changes in 26 days 23 hours-
Set your 5K time goal and receive a survivor medal for finishing ahead of the zombie pacer, or an infected medal for finishing behind your pacer. Fun for all paces and abilities!
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Click Here to Register for 5 km Zombie Fun RunA$61.00
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Now registering Apr 19 – Sept 20
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2 km Zombie Dash
Price changes in 26 days 23 hours-
2 km finishers will receive a special zombie dash medal; there will be no pacers for the 2 km event. Just an event for the whole family to get involved! Fun for all paces and abilities!
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Click Here to Register for 2 km Zombie DashA$39.00
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Now registering Apr 19 – Sept 20
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Virtual Zombie Run 10K
Price changes in 26 days 23 hours-
Outside of NSW, but still want to get the medal for your collection? We now have a virtual option available. You will receive a special bib + bib postage, temporary tattoos, and a medal once you submit your results. Select your distance and wave time. Run the 10 km within 7 days of the event (between Saturday, 24 October 12:01 AM and Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM), and based on your result, we will post the SURVIVOR or INFECTED medal to your home address.
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Click Here to Register for Virtual Zombie Run 10KA$40.00
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Now registering Apr 19 – Sept 20
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Virtual Zombie Run 5K
Price changes in 26 days 23 hours-
Outside of NSW, but still want to get the medal for your collection? We now have a virtual option available. You will receive a special bib + bib postage, temporary tattoos, and a medal once you submit your results. Select your distance and wave time. Run the 5 km within 7 days of the event (between Saturday, 24 October 12:01 AM and Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:59 PM), and based on your result, we will post the SURVIVOR or INFECTED medal to your home address.
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Click Here to Register for Virtual Zombie Run 5KA$40.00
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Now registering Apr 19 – Sept 20
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- Sat, October 24, 2026 3:00 pm - Registration/Bib Collection Opens
- Sat, October 24, 2026 3:45 pm - Start Corral Opens for 10K Runners
- Sat, October 24, 2026 3:55 pm - 10K Race Briefing
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:00 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 1 (40:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:05 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 2 (45:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:10 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 3 (50:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:15 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 4 (55:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:20 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 5 (60:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:25 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 6 (65:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:30 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 7 (70:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:35 pm - 10K Race Start - Wave 8 (75:00+ Infected Wave)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:45 pm - Start Corral Opens for 5K Runners
- Sat, October 24, 2026 4:55 pm - 5K Race Briefing
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:00 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 1 (17:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:03 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 2 (20:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:06 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 3 (22:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:09 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 4 (25:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:11 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 5 (27:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:14 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 6 (30:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:17 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 7 (32:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:20 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 9 (35:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:23 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 2 (37:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:26 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 11 (40:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:29 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 2 (42:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:32 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 12 (45:00)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:35 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 13 (47:30)
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:40 pm - 5K Race Start - Wave 14 (50:00) Zombie Horde
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:50 pm - Start Corral Opens for 2K Zombie Dash Runners
- Sat, October 24, 2026 5:55 pm - 2K Zombie Dash Race Briefing
- Sat, October 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 2K Zombie Dash Race Start
- Sat, October 24, 2026 6:15 pm - Presentation for All Distances
**Times are subject to minor change
Transfers
1.1. It is possible to transfer your entry to a friend or family member up to 1 week before the event date. Please use the ‘Name or Distance Transfer’ link on Race Roster or get in touch with info@zombierun.com.au with your name and the email address of the person you are transferring to. Distance or Name Transfers are charged a $15.00 admin fee.
1.2 It is possible for a competitor to change event distances up until the event day. There will be no refunds for a downgrade in course distance. Course upgrades will incur the difference in the current entry fee. Please get in touch with info@zombierun.com.au to get this processed.
1.3 Participant transfers are not available on the day of the event; you will be able to transfer to a shorter distance if required before the event.
Refunds
2.1. For all events, entry fees are fully refundable (less a $15 admin fee) up to 8 weeks before the event, 75% refundable between 6-8 weeks before the event, 50% up to 4-6 weeks before the event, and 25% between 2-4 weeks. No refunds will be given less than 2 weeks before the event. No refunds will be provided for merchandise purchases.
2.2 No refunds for merchandise within 1 month of the event (from 27 September at 11:59 PM)
2.3. No refunds will be given within 14 days of the event start date under any circumstances.
Event Postponements / Cancellations
3.1. If the event has to be postponed or cancelled due to weather conditions, natural disaster, acts of God, terrorism, or any other reason so deemed by Zombie Run Australia, all efforts will be made to reschedule the event. All entries will be automatically transferred over to the new date. If the event is rescheduled and you are unable to make the new date, no refunds will be given. You will have the option to transfer your entry to the following year’s event.
3.2. Where an event can not be rescheduled, committed contractors will be paid, and remaining funds will be offered as partial refunds or donated to charity. Where an event is not fully cancelled or rescheduled, and the participant chooses not to race, they will not be entitled to a refund.
3.3. You will be notified of any postponements or cancellations by email, social media, and announcements will be made on the home page of this site. Please note that the event will not be postponed or cancelled due to rain. Race organisers will review the site conditions if required in the days before the event.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Zombie Run Australia
- Phone
- 0434287385
- Website
- Visit website
