Halloween Zombie Fun Run 5k & 1mile
Halloween Zombie Fun Run 5k & 1mile is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Idaho Springs, CO, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Zombie Fun Run – 5K & 1 Mile
Saturday, October 31, 2026 • 10 AM – 12 PM
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Get ready to creep, crawl, run, and shuffle your way through the Idaho Springs Cemetery at our annual Halloween Zombie Fun Run!
Whether you sprint like you're being chased, shuffle like the undead, or stroll like a friendly ghost, there's a distance for everyone. Choose between a 1-mile course or a 5K, and get ready for candy, spooky surprises, zombie encounters, and plenty of Halloween fun along the way.
🧟 Costumes are highly encouraged!
Zombies are always welcome—but if you're more of a fairy, hot dog, alien, banana, or anything else, go for it! All costumes are welcome, so get creative and wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and ready to have some fun.
🏆 Awards & Prizes
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Costumes
Top race finishers
Fun and spooky surprises throughout the event
🐕 Bring Your Best Four-Legged Zombie!
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome to join the fun. Costumes are encouraged, especially for our four-legged participants! Matching human-and-dog costumes get bonus applause.
🎃 And the fun doesn't stop at the finish line!
Join us after the race at Citizens Park for a post-race Halloween celebration with the community.
Come dressed to impress, bring your friends, and get ready for a Halloween morning that goes grave-deep!
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
50°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Georgetown, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Idaho Springs, CO
City Elevation
9,644 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 50 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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64
Days to train
- Race
- Halloween Zombie Fun Run 5k & 1mile
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Halloween Zombie Fun Run 5k & 1mile
Oct 31, 2026