The Run For Your Life 1 Mile /5k/10k/15k Series - The City Collapsed 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 5:45 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Fairborn, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Zombie Experience | – | Oct 3, 20265:45 PM | Free | – |
| The Run For Your Life 10k | 10K | Oct 3, 20266:30 PM | $50 | – |
| The Run For Your Life 15k | 15K | Oct 3, 20266:30 PM | $60 | – |
| The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20266:30 PM | $30 | – |
| The Run For Your Life 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20266:30 PM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Zombie Experience: Free until Oct 3.
- The Run For Your Life 10k: $50 until Oct 3.
- The Run For Your Life 15k: $60 until Oct 3.
- The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash: $30 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 24 percent above a typical 15K in Ohio, which costs $48.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the The Zombie Experience starts at 5:45 PM. The start sits about 860 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324
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 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 860 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Run For Your Life 1 Mile /5k/10k/15k Series - The City Collapsed?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 5:45 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $60, entry is about 24 percent above a typical 15K in Ohio, which costs $48.50 right now.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324.
From the organizers
Run For Your Life: The Outbreak – Mission Update 🏃♀️
The outbreak has begun.
We failed.
Despite our best efforts, the formula was incomplete. Before we could correct it… the infection spread. Fairborn is no longer safe. Communication has been lost. The infected are everywhere.
But there is still hope.
Our scientists have identified the missing ingredient — the final piece needed to complete the cure.
Now, we need you.
🎯 Your Mission:
Retrieve the missing ingredient and deliver it to Run Ohio Races Central Headquarters. Once there, our team will mass produce the cure and begin restoring the city.
⚠️ Warning:
The route is compromised
Infected individuals are active and unpredictable
High-risk zones have been identified