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WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 5:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Salisbury, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile walk | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20265:15 PM | Free | – |
| 5K run | 5K | Oct 10, 20265:15 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Salisbury runs 35:50, about 11:32 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:42 and men in 31:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 1 mile walk starts at 5:15 PM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6737 Blue Ribbon Pkwy, Salisbury, MD 21804
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (2 years)85
finishers
43:46
median (14:07 /mi)
16:04
winning time
69% / 31%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (TCR Event Management) for WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk)?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 24:58 or better, the top quarter in 34:44, and half the field in 43:46; the last tenth came in after 55:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:10 | 26:42 |
| 20-29 | 51:47 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 36:30 | 25:14 |
| 40-49 | 44:59 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 40:36 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 51:08 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 23 percent since 2022.
69
2022
85
2024
All events combined, from official results.
WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk) 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 69 to 85 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:34 to 43:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 (+23%) | 43:46 | under 24:58 | 16:04 |
| 2022 | 69 | 33:34 | under 23:36 | 19:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:44, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 80°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 6737 Blue Ribbon Pkwy, Salisbury, MD 21804Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2024 (Apr 26, 2024), 2023 (Apr 28, 2023), 2022 (Apr 29, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is WCPS Zombie Run (5K Run/1 Mile Walk)?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 5:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 85 runners finished the 5K run; the median finish was 43:46 and the winner ran 16:04.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:44, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 16 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 6737 Blue Ribbon Pkwy, Salisbury, MD 21804.
From the organizers
Presented by the WCPS Employee Wellness Committee.
This event is for all WCPS employees and their families and friends. Registration is FREE for EVERYONE! You must complete a separate registration for each participant, including children.
Event activities include door prizes, giveaways, chair massages, snacks, and awards for 5k runners. NEW THIS YEAR: Reflexology and fun activities for families. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for Male and Female in these categories: Overall winners and in age groups 19 and under, 20 - 39, 40 - 59, and 60 and up.
WellAware participants can earn 500 points for participating!!!
Sequence of events (times from 6:15 on are approximate)
4 - 5pm Check-in (online registrants)/Registration (walk-ins)