Spring Mills 5k Zombie Fun Run & Pumpkin Smash is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Martinsburg, WV, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
🧟♀️ Get Ready to Run… or Be Chased! 🎃
Join us for a family-friendly 5K Zombie Fun Run packed with spooky fun, community spirit, and plenty of opportunities to get a little messy!
Whether you’re a serious runner, a casual walker, or just here for the fun, there’s something for everyone. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and get ready to run, walk, dodge, and survive your way through our zombie-themed course!
👟 Family-Friendly 5K Heat – Bring the whole family for a fun-filled run/walk that everyone can enjoy.
🎃 Rotten Gourd Pumpkin Smash & Launch – Take aim and send those pumpkins flying! Smash, launch, and enjoy some good old-fashioned fall fun.
🧟 Zombie-Themed Fun – Expect surprises, challenges, and plenty of spooky atmosphere along the way.
🌟 Community Sponsors & Vendors – Shop local, connect with community organizations, and show some love to the businesses and groups helping make this event possible.
🌭 Food Trucks – Stick around after the race for delicious food, treats, and refreshments from local food trucks.
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the Whole Family – With activities, food, vendors, costumes, and plenty of fall fun, this is more than a race—it’s a community celebration!
So grab your family, friends, costumes, and running shoes and join us for a spooktacular day of fun! All proceeds will directly benefit Marlowe Elementary, Bedington Elementary, Spring Mills Primary, Potomack Intermediate, Spring Mills Middle, and Spring Mills High schools and their Renaissance Programming.
Run if you can. Laugh if you can’t. And whatever you do… watch out for the zombies! 🧟♂️🎃👻
Weather
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
59°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Martinsburg 2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
511 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 22 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Spring Mills 5k Zombie Fun Run & Pumpkin Smash
Nov 7, 2026