Even zombies’ plans change sometimes! 🧟♂️🐾 While we don’t offer refunds for any reason, your registration doesn’t have to become the walking dead! You’ve got 4 ZOMBIE-TASTIC options:
- 📦 Go Virtual & Get Zombified from Home! — Switch to virtual and we’ll mail your Zombie Dogz swag to you! $15 shipping fee per person.
- 🐶 Send a Zombie for Your Swag! — Have a friend or family member pick up your race goodies on race day.
- 🏃 Pass the Bite! — Transfer, sell, or gift your registration to a friend or family member at no additional cost.
- ❤️ Give Your Spot Some Life! — Donate your registration to our Charity Partner, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and turn your missed race into something PAW-some!
Can’t run with the pack? No worries—pick an option and keep the Zombie Dogz fun ALIVE! 🧟🐶💚
RUN • DRESS UP • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🐾🏃
Race Day Only! Packet Pickup opens at 6:00 PM at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway.
Grab your bib, snag your Zombie Dogz swag, and get ready to RUN • DRESS UP • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟♂️
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 Every registered 5K & Kids Dash finisher receives a Zombie Dogz Finisher Medal! 🧟🐶🏅
👕 And YES—you get a Zombie Dogz race shirt too! Both the 5K & Kids Dash registrations include a super-soft race shirt.
⚠️ Be sure to register EARLY to guarantee your shirt and preferred size! Once the shirt deadline passes, sizes and quantities will be limited.
RUN • DRESS UP • GET ZOMBIFIED • GET THE SWAG! 🧟🐾👕🏅
Zombie YES! 💚 There will be a self-serve water stop near the halfway point of the 5K course. 💦🏃🐾
We’ll also have plenty of FREE bottled water before and after the race to keep all our runners, walkers & zombies hydrated!
Hydrate • Run • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟🐶💦
FREE PARKING! 🚗💚 Please park in the main parking areas at:
📍 Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
777 Hollywood Blvd
Dayton, OH 45414
⚠️ IMPORTANT: There is NO parking at the race Start/Finish area. After parking, you’ll need to walk around to the backside of the casino to reach Packet Pickup and the Zombie Dogz Start/Finish area. 🧟🐾🏁
Give yourself a little extra time to park and make the walk!
ZOMBIE YES!!! 💚 The Zombie Dogz 5K & Kids Dash is a rain, snow or shine event! A little wild October weather just makes it more ZOMBIE-TASTIC! 🧟♂️🐾
Rain, snow or cold… WE STILL GO LIVE! 🌧️❄️🏃♀️🏃♂️
⚡ The race will only be delayed for lightning, severe weather, or a tornado.
Dress for the weather, bring the FUN, and let’s GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟🐶💚
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 Your four-legged zombie buddies are welcome to join the Zombie Dogz 5K FUN! 🐶🧟🏃
Please keep your pup on a short leash at all times, be mindful of other runners and walkers, and clean up after your furry friend. 🐾
⚠️ Heads Up: There is a narrow out-and-back sidewalk section of the course, so please use extra caution, keep your dog close, and watch for runners coming from both directions.
And don’t forget—dress up your dog too! 🧟🐶
HAPPY TAILS • ZOMBIE TRAILS • GET ZOMBIFIED! 💚🐾🧟
ZOMBIE YES, they sure can! 💚 Kids of all ages are welcome to join the Zombie Dogz 5K FUN and run, walk, or shuffle their way to the finish line! 🧟♀️🏃🐾
Not ready for a full 5K? We also have an 80-Yard Kids Dash right on the horse racing track! 🏇🏃♀️🏃♂️
Costumes are encouraged, so bring the whole family and GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟💚
ALL AGES • ALL PACES • ALL ZOMBIES • ALL FUN! 🐶🏅🧟
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 Strollers are welcome on the Zombie Dogz 5K course! 🐾🏃
Please use extra caution, especially on the narrow out-and-back sidewalk section, and be courteous to runners and walkers traveling in both directions.
👶 Little zombies riding in strollers do NOT need to be registered for the 5K, but unregistered riders will not receive race goodies.
🏅 Want your wee zombie to get the swag? Register them for the 80-Yard Kids Dash! They can run the Kids Dash, collect their shirt, bib & finisher medal, and then you can push them in the stroller during the 5K! 👕🏅👶
DASH • ROLL • RUN • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟🐶💚
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 Awards are available for the 5K ONLY! Run fast and you could zombie-shuffle your way home with some Zombie Dogz hardware! 🏅🐾
🥇 Overall 5K Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female Finishers
🏅 5K Age Group Awards:
Top 3 Male & Female Finishers in each age group:
1–12 | 13–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
👧👦 Kids Dash: The 80-Yard Kids Dash is a FUN RUN and is not chip-timed, so there are no awards—but every registered Kids Dash finisher receives a Zombie Dogz Finisher Medal! 🧟🏅
RUN FAST • HAVE FUN • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟🐶🏃
Zombie Nope! 💚 Age Group Awards should be picked up on race day near the Finish Line area. 🏅🐾
Be sure to grab your hard-earned Zombie Dogz bling before you leave! Once the event wraps up, there will be no in-person pickup option available.
📦 Can’t stay for your award? No worries! We can ship your extra earned medal for $10.99.
RUN FAST • EARN THE BLING • GET ZOMBIFIED! 🧟🐶🥇
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 We’ll send out your registration QR code about 2 days before race day. 📱🐾
Simply share your QR code with your favorite zombie (aka the person picking up your packet), and they can grab your Zombie Dogz goodies for you! 👕🏅
EASY PEASY • ZOMBIE BREEZY! 🧟🐶💚
ZOMBIE YES! 💚 Race-day registration will be available unless the Zombie Dogz 5K & Kids Dash sells out first!🐾🏃
Want to guarantee your spot with the zombie pack? Register early! 🧟♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️
After all… the early zombie gets the SWAG, and the late zombie might get left for DEAD! 🧟🐶💚
RUN • DRESS UP • GET ZOMBIFIED!
