Dead Run 2026
Dead Run 2026 is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Lake City, MN, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Location
- 200 N Park St, Lake City, MN
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Have you hit a dead end looking for fun 5k races in October? Come join us for our Dead Run! Feel free to dress as a zombie, mummy, or any variety of deceased person and walk or run yourself to the finish line!
Medals and goodie bags are guaranteed for the first 100 participants!
We are dying to see you!
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
66°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Theilman 1ssw, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake City, MN
City Elevation
699 ft
Nearest Airport
RST
Rochester International Airport · 38 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dead Run 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lake City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Dead Run 2026
Oct 3, 2026