PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
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 1st
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
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
63°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Franklin, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middletown, OH
Population
50,607
as of 2023
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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Days to train
- Race
- PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k?
- PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k is a running race held in Middletown, Ohio on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Middletown, Ohio at Gravel Road Brewing Co, Middletown, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k
Oct 24, 2026