Zombie 5k & Glow Run is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Humboldt, TN, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Do you have the speed, the endurance, and the guts to outrun the undead?
The Humboldt Area Rescue Squad's Zombie 5K Run is calling YOU to test your survival skills in a thrilling, heart-pounding race against the living dead!
What’s waiting for you? 🔥 The ultimate test of speed and strategy—can you dodge the zombies and cross the finish line? 👻 There will be a costume contest with prizes—so get creative and come decked out in your best spooky fit! 💡 Glow-in-the-dark gear encouraged—because zombies fear the light, right?! 😱
🏅 Awards for runners—whether you're the fastest in your division or just surviving by the skin of your teeth!
📅 Race Day: October 24th
📍 Location: Humboldt Area Rescue Squad/EMS, Humboldt, TN
⏰ Race Starts: 6:30 PM
🎭 Costume Contest & Awards: 7:30 PM
👣 Walk, jog, or sprint—whatever it takes to SURVIVE! Sign up now and join the resistance against the undead!
So… are you ready to run for your LIFE?! 🧟♀️
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson 4 Ne, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Zombie 5k & Glow Run
Oct 24, 2026