‘The Walking Dead’ Zombie 5K Marathon: More Zombies, More Obstacles, More Chaos

When we talked about how Derrick Smith and Ryan Hogan planned the 5K Zombie Run back last year, it was one of those things sort of supposed to be a goof — the event was mainly designed for fun and to draw attention to Hogan’s new apparel line.

As it turns out, 10,000 people can’t be wrong: Smith and Hogan were so impressed by the turnout that they decided to do it again — this time, directly as a tribute to AMC hit The Walking Dead. 

Instead of a low-key event with a few dozen zombies, this event will consist of enduring an obstacle course, and of course avoiding tons of mindless zombie hordes running/walking at different speeds while, of course, trying to kill you.

By ‘kill you,’ we simply mean that runners will have ‘health flags’ attached to belts, and, once a zombie grabs them all, the runner automatically becomes a zombie. Access Atlanta posted a few more facts: this one will also be 5 kilometers, held in Durhamtown Plantation Sports Complex in Union Point, and is being put together by the two braaaains from the first 5K in Maryland. Registration to run closes this Friday, February 10^th.  Hit this link for more on the event.

Items to look forward to:

Obstacles will include an incline, mud galore, and a ‘gore pit.’  

Bad news:

The volunteer zombie positions have all been filled. Another thing that kind of sucks is that even if you want to pay for the privilege of watching the zombie marathon, it’s gonna cost you $32 ( a running position by itself is already somewhat pricey at $87).  Seems only appropriate that most of the proceeds will go towards The Center for Disease Control.

But as if that wasn’t enough of an orgy, the show will conclude with a nerf gun fight, a pig roast, a cash bar, and bunch of bands. Speaking of which, we should probably mention the other caveat: you must be over 14 to register.

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