The Run For Your Life 5K/10K Series - The Outbreak takes place at 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd in Fairborn, Ohio on September 27, 2026. The event offers two running distances: a 1-mile option and a 6.2-mile option, making it accessible for runners of different abilities and goals. The race starts at 4:00 PM. Entry fees range from $0 to $45, depending on registration timing or category. Whether you're looking for a short speed effort or a longer distance effort, this race provides flexibility in how you want to compete that day.
From the Race Organizer
🧟♂️🏃♀️ The Run For Your Life Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC Are you fast enough to survive the zombie apocalypse? Join Run Ohio Races for The Run For Your Life, a thrilling, interactive running event where survival is the ultimate goal! This isn’t just a race — it’s a test of speed, strategy, and nerves. 🧟♂️ Run For Your Life: The Outbreak – Mission Briefing In the town of Fairborn, the scientists at the Run Ohio Races have been working tirelessly to create a cure for all diseases. But something has gone terribly wrong. At one of our facilities, there is inconclusive evidence that the cure has worked… and early signs suggest it may have had unintended side effects. After reevaluating the formula, we discovered it is missing a critical ingredient. Worse yet—our communication systems have suddenly gone dark. We need YOU. Your mission is to follow the paved path and deliver an urgent message to the communications team so they can help finalize the cure before it’s too late. ⚠️ Be warned: There are reports of infected individuals along the route. Our team has marked high-risk zones—proceed with caution as you run through these areas. Stay alert. Stay fast. Trust no one. The future of Fairborn depends on you. 🏁 How It Works Participants can choose to register as either a Survivor or a Zombie: 🏃 Survivors Survivors will run the course wearing a flag football belt. Along the route, infected zones will be clearly marked on the course map. Zombies may be lurking in these zones, ready to grab your flags! If you reach the safe zone at the finish line with all your flags intact, you officially survive the zombie apocalypse. Lose one or more flags? You’ve been infected… but you still finish the race! 🧟 Zombies Zombies do not run the course. Their mission is to stay within designated infected zones and try to capture flags from Survivors. Costumes and creative zombie looks are highly encouraged! 🏅 Finisher Rewards All runners receive a finisher medal, whether you survive or get infected. Bragging rights included! 🗺️ Course Details The course will feature clearly marked infected zones. Zombies are restricted to these zones to keep the event safe and fun for everyone. Do you have what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse?
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fairborn, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak 2026 — Fairborn, OH?
The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak 2026 — Fairborn, OH takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in Fairborn, Ohio.
Where is The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak 2026 — Fairborn, OH held?
The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak 2026 — Fairborn, OH is held at 691 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd in Fairborn, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near The Run For Your Life 5k/10k Series- The Outbreak 2026 — Fairborn, OH?
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