
Zombie Run and Lurch is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
From the Organizer
Join us for an exciting run or walk along the Towpath Trail starting at Clark Field in Tremont. Dress up as a Zombie or put on your scariest outfit! You'll be supporting an all-volunteer organization that is actively working to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, plant and maintain trees, repair headstones, monuments and burial structures.
The Towpath Trail in Cleveland, Ohio, meanders near Sokolowski's Overlook, offering scenic views of the city's industrial heartland and the Cuyahoga River. The Towpath Trail provides a blend of historical context and scenic views of Cleveland's industrial riverfront. It serves as a key access point to explore both the northern and southern sections of the trail within the city.
Monroe Street Cemetery is the resting place for local political and business leaders, safety forces, veterans and many others who built Cleveland and its communities. There are more than 34,000 stories in this beautiful 13-acre open space, which is also a refuge for birds and wildlife, and provides tree-covered walking paths for the community to enjoy.
The Monroe Street Cemetery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer organization was established to preserve and enhance the historic cemetery grounds, trees, headstones, monuments and burial structures.
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am
5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am
Distances
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
Timing
5K - Chip Timed
1 Mile - Untimed
Registration
Pre-Registration
5k Run ($35) and 1 Mile walk ($25) until 11:59pm on Saturday September 19
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up
Registration Begins 8:00am
5k ($40) and 1 mile walk ($30)
Participants Receive
A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Age Group Winners in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
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
65°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Zombie Run and Lurch
Oct 11, 2026