Zombie Half Marathon
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 2811 UAA Dr, Anchorage, AK
- Distance
- In-Person Half Marathon · Half Marathon Relay · Virtual Half Marathon
From the Organizer
In the spirit of the event, runners are encouraged to run in costume. Wear your best Zombie attire for this late season Half Marathon event on the Coastal and Chester Creek trails. The race will be held regardless of weather and trail conditions.
There is no shuttle between the start and the finish. Runners are responsible for organizing a ride or shuttle on race day.
To receive an official finish time, you must finish by the 1:30 pm cutoff time.
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
45°
Typical Low
28°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Campbell Creek Sci Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anchorage, AK
Population
289,069
as of 2023
Elevation
156 ft
Nearest Airport
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Zombie Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Zombie Half Marathon?
- Zombie Half Marathon is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on October 10, 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 Zombie Half Marathon?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at 2811 UAA Dr, Anchorage, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Zombie Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Zombie Half Marathon
Oct 10, 2026