The Zombie Run is our annual fundraiser for the United Way Campaign. It’s a fun run where runners attempt to survive 5km through the zombie infested Birchwood Trails. Runners start the race wearing a belt with 3 flags on it; zombies who are strategically placed along the route will try to capture the runner’s flags.

The run concludes with a BBQ for the survivors, non survivors, zombies and volunteers, and for those who finish with flags, they can be exchanged for raffle tickets to be entered into a draw for a chance to win prizes.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, donating prizes, or volunteering, please email girlsinc@telus.net.

** $50 Registration Fee due on race day.

** We encourage all participants to raise pledges as well.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

8:00 AM Site Setup, Tents and Route Marking

10:00 Zombie Registration & Makeup

12 PM Runner Registration

1:00 PM Race begins

3:00 PM BBQ

OBJECTIVE AND GAME PLAY:

• Runners have one job, make it to the end of a 5km run alive. Zombies have one job… eat brains.
• Upon registering for the race, runners will be given a flag belt with 3 flags, this race will play out like an intense game of flag football. These flags represent runners “health/brains.” Zombies want to “eat brains” by stealing flags from runners.
• Runners will need to use speed and strategy to make it to the finish line alive. If a runner loses all of their health flags, they die (don’t worry, we’ll see them at the finish line for a BBQ). Replacement flags may be purchased along the rout at the water stations, 3 flags for $20.
• At the end of the race flags will be exchanged for tickets (1 flag = 1 ticket, 2 flags = 2 tickets, etc.) to be entered into a raffle prize draw.
• This is a fundraising event in support of the United Way of Fort McMurray, we are encouraging all participants (runner and zombies) to raise pledges. For every $20 in pledges you raise you will receive 1 ticket ($20 raised = 1 ticket, $40 raised = 2 tickets, etc.) to be entered into a raffle draw…. More tickets, more chances to win prizes!

REGISTRATION TIMES, REGISTRATION FEES AND PLEDGES:

Runners:

• Registration for Runners will start at 12pm outside the Doug Barnes Cabin (Birchwood Trails entrance).
• A registration fee of $50 and pledges will be collected upon registering. The Registration Fee will be waived for runners who raise $150 in pledges for the United Way of Fort McMurray.

Zombies:

• Registration for Zombies will start at 11am outside the Doug Barnes Cabin (Birchwood Trails entrance).
• Registration for Zombies is free, however, Zombies are strongly encouraged to raise pledges for the United Way.

Volunteers:

• Volunteers are also encouraged to raise pledges for the United Way in exchange for raffle tickets.

REMINDERS:

• Costumes are encouraged for everyone, runners and zombies!
• Bring an official form of identification (license, passport, photo ID, etc.) or a parent/ guardian if you are a minor. We will not be able to let you into the event otherwise.
• Check the weather before the event to make sure you are prepared (warm gear, cold gear, wet gear, umbrellas, rain boots, running shoes, etc.)
• Parking will be available at the Casman Centre parking lot across Thickwood Boulevard.