PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Middletown, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Calling all dog walkers, runners, and Halloween enthusiasts! PAWS presents the 5th annual Zombie Walk & Furry 5k!
This Halloween is going to the dogs! Your pups can expect all of their favorites at the Zombie Walk & Furry 5k! Treats, exercise, new pals to sniff and of course the cutest costumes! Humans can expect a cute keepsake finisher awards for their pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest!
We are happy to announce that we are partnering with Gravel Road Brewing again as our starting/ending location! Utilizing the bike path and wide scenic downtown sidewalks!
Ample free parking can be found nearby, the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street! Behind the SORG Opera House.
Pricing:
Early registration will be $25 a runner, through Sept. 30.
Registration from Oct. 1 through Oct. 23 will be $30 a runner.
Race day registration (Oct. 24) will be $35 a runner.
Important Times:
9:00 AM - race day registration
10:00 AM - race begins
Awards:
-1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place for pups under 50lbs
-1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for pups over 50lbs
Shirts:
-$15 per shirt
-Deadline to preorder a shirt is October 10th
Parking:
63 S Main Street Middletown Ohio
Located behind the SORG opera house theatre, in the public parking lot.
Costume Contest:
-Best dog costume
-Best human costume
-Best matching dog and owner costume
*You do not need to run with a dog to sign up. Only to win an award.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/24
High
70°
Low
42°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
3 mph
About Middletown, OH
Population
50,607
as of 2023
City Elevation
664 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
Oct 24, 2026