5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run is a running race on October 20, 2026 in Van Buren Township, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- October 20, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE!
Get ready for a 5K Zombie Run & 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by the Van Buren Public School Education Foundation!
We’ll be running for our lives through Van Buren Park and along the Iron Belle Trail, where ghosts, goblins, and zombies will be roaming about for a spooktacular and scary-fun time!
Not quite ready to outrun the zombies? Our 1-Mile Fun Run will be a little more kid-friendly and perfect for the whole family!
Come run, walk, scream, and have some Halloween fun while supporting the Van Buren Public School Education Foundation!
Lace up… the zombies are waiting!
Saturday October 10th
Van Buren Park
50901 S. Interstate 94 Service Drive, Van Buren Township, 48111
Fun Run starts : 3:15 pm
5K starts at 4:00 pm
Parking:
Lakewood Shopping Center ( the Old K-mart)
Walk on over to the park using the sidewalk / Iron Belle Trail
Cost:
5k - $30 before September 30 at midnight.
- $35 October 1st to race day
Registration includes a race shirt
1 Mile Fun Run - $15
Registration includes a race medal
Virtual Run - Same pricing timeline
Awards:
Overall Fastest: Male & Female
14 under M & F
15-19 M & F
Overall Masters:
20-39 Male & Female
40-59 M & F
50-59 M & F
60-69 M & F
70+ M & F
Fastest Teacher / Staff
Also....
- Most Creative Zoombie
-Most Frightening Crew
Water stations will be available throughout, and snacks will be provided at the finish line.
We will have an early race packet pickup on Tuesday, October 6th from 3:30-6:30 at the VBPS Admin Building, 555 W Columbia Ave, Belleville, MI 48111.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit Willow Run Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Van Buren Township, MI
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date
- October 20, 2026
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5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run
Oct 20, 2026