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Zombie Run and Lurch

Zombie Run and Lurch is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with entry fees from $25 to $35.

Date
October 11, 2026 (73 days to go)
Price
$25–$35
Sport
Running
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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

1 Mile Walk$25
5K Run$35

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

65°

Typical Low

51°

Chance of Rain

38%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:34 AMSunset 6:51 PMDaylight 11h 17m

Host City

About Cleveland, OH

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.

Race Location

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Waiting For?

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73

Days to train

Race
Zombie Run and Lurch
Date
October 11, 2026

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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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Cleveland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Zombie Run and Lurch?+
Zombie Run and Lurch is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on October 11, 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 Run and Lurch?+
Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at 320 Clark Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Zombie Run and Lurch?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Zombie Run and Lurch

Oct 11, 2026

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