Zombie Run 5K
Zombie Run 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Chillicothe, OH, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (70 days to go)
- Location
- Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fun-filled adventure at the Zombie Run 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the newly renovated Yoctangee Park! This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a thrilling Halloween-themed race, and we encourage participants to show off their Halloween spirit by dressing up in costumes. Every participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt and finisher medal, and after crossing the finish line, the fun continues at the Chillicothe Halloween Festival, where your participation helps provide free family entertainment—including live music, circus performances, and children's activities—while also supporting grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that strengthen and enrich our community throughout the year.
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
69°
Typical Low
45°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chillicothe Mound City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chillicothe, OH
Population
21,958
as of 2023
City Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 46 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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Zombie Run 5K
Oct 10, 2026