5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 3:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Van Buren Township, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run | Kids | Oct 10, 20263:30 PM | $15 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20264:00 PM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Fun Run: $15 until Sep 30, then $15 until Oct 10.
- 5k Run/Walk: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the Fun Run starts at 3:30 PM. The start sits about 680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
50901 S. I-94 Service Dr., Van Buren Township, MI 48111
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 50901 S. I-94 Service Dr., Van Buren Township, MI 48111Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 680 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 5k Zombie Run & 1 Mile Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 50901 S. I-94 Service Dr., Van Buren Township, MI 48111.
From the organizers
RUNNING FOR YOUR LIFE!
Get ready for a 5K Zombie Run & 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by the Van Buren Public School Education Foundation!
We’ll be running for our lives through Van Buren Park and along the Iron Belle Trail, where ghosts, goblins, and zombies will be roaming about for a spooktacular and scary-fun time!
Not quite ready to outrun the zombies? Our 1-Mile Fun Run will be a little more kid-friendly and perfect for the whole family!
Come run, walk, scream, and have some Halloween fun while supporting the Van Buren Public School Education Foundation!
Lace up… the zombies are waiting!
Saturday October 10th
Van Buren Park
50901 S. Interstate 94 Service Drive, Van Buren Township, 48111