Run Ohio Races

09/01/2026

Which side will you end up on? Infected or survivor?

09/01/2026

Run For Your Life: The Outbreak – Mission Update 🏃‍♀️

The outbreak has begun.

We failed.

Despite our best efforts, the formula was incomplete. Before we could correct it… the infection spread. Fairborn is no longer safe. Communication has been lost. The infected are everywhere.

But there is still hope.

Our scientists have identified the missing ingredient — the final piece needed to complete the cure.

Now, we need you.

🎯 Your Mission:
Retrieve the missing ingredient and deliver it to Run Ohio Races Central Headquarters. Once there, our team will mass produce the cure and begin restoring the city.

⚠️ Warning:

The route is compromised
Infected individuals are active and unpredictable
High-risk zones have been identified
You may be chased… you may be tested… you must not fail
💉 Objective:
Complete your laps. Protect the ingredient. Deliver it safely.

If you succeed… we save Fairborn.

If you fail…

🧟‍♂️ You become one of them.

🧟‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The Run For Your Life
Presented by Run Ohio Races LLC

Are you fast enough to survive the zombie apocalypse?

Join Run Ohio Races LLC 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.

🏁 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.
🎉 Why Run?
Fun for runners of all speeds
Interactive, high-energy experience
Perfect for friends, families, and teams
A unique twist on a traditional race
Do you have what it takes to outrun the undead?
Sign up today and Run For Your Life!

The Run For Your Life 1 Mile /5k/10k/15k Series - The City Collapsed is on Saturday October 3, 2026. It includes the following events: The Run For Your Life 5k, The Zombie Experience, The Run For Your Life 10k, The Run For Your Life 1 Mile Dash, and The Run For Your Life 15k.

08/30/2026

🧟 PRICES INCREASE SEPTEMBER 1! 🧟

The outbreak is coming to Fairborn… Do you have what it takes to survive?

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE – THE OUTBREAK
📅 September 27, 2026
📍 Fairborn, Ohio

Choose your distance:
🏃 1 Mile Dash
🏃 5K
🏃 10K
🏃 15K

This isn't your ordinary race.

Survivors will wear flag football belts and make their way through the course while zombies wait inside designated infected zones trying to steal their flags.

Protect your flags. Make it through the infected zones. Reach the finish line.

🧟 Lose a flag? You're infected—but you still finish the race and earn your medal!

🏅 Finisher medal for all participants
🚶 Runners AND walkers welcome
🧟 Zombie apocalypse experience
🏃 Flag football-style survival challenge

⏰ EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS AUGUST 31!

Register before prices increase September 1.

Can you survive THE OUTBREAK?

Run Ohio Races

08/29/2026

🏆🔥 OVERALL RACE RESULTS ARE IN! 🔥🏆

What an incredible day with Run Ohio Races! From the 1.55-Mile Dash all the way up to the 15K, our runners showed up, put in the work, and crossed that finish line! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💪

Here are your Top Finishers from each distance:

⚡ 1.55-MILE DASH
🥇 Devina Basdeo
🥈 Katelynn Moore

🔥 5K
🥇 Travis Lowry
🥈 Brandon Kirby
🥉 B. Miller

💪 10K
🥇 Evan Dillahunt
🥈 Nick Thompson
🥉 Elizabeth Walker-Valle

🏅 15K
🥇 John Kalajian
🥈 Jason Cox
🥉 Jeff Goubeaux

👏 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR FINISHERS!

Whether you conquered 1.55 miles, 5K, 10K, or 15K, you put in the miles and earned that finish! 🏁❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out to race, volunteer, cheer, and support Run Ohio Races! ❤️

🏃‍♀️ Finished this one? Let's do it again at the next race! 🔥

READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE?

The Run For Your Life Zombie Apocalypse Series is coming!

💥 RIGHT NOW IS THE LOWEST PRICE OF THE SEASON!

Use code FALL15 to get 15% OFF your registration. This promo code is good thru this weekend.

⚠️ PRICES INCREASE SEPTEMBER 1ST! ⚠️

If you've been thinking about signing up, NOW is the time! Don't wait until the prices go up!

RUN. SURVIVE. ESCAPE.

Can you make it through the zombie apocalypse?

👉 Use promo code: FALL15 for 15% OFF

It was my pleasure meeting you all today and I look forward to seeing you at the next race.

Amanda Lankford

Run Ohio Races

08/28/2026

Tomorrow !! At the Oakes Quarry in Fairborn come join the fun

08/27/2026

This Saturday! There is still time to sign up!

08/25/2026

Celebrate Veterans Day with Run Ohio Races!

Join us November 11th at 8:00 AM for the Honey Creek Century Farm Run in Bloomville, Ohio.

Choose your distance:

1 Mile Dash
5K
10K
15K

Enjoy a scenic race along beautiful Honey Creek while celebrating farm heritage, community, and our veterans.

Finisher medal for all participants
Water & Gatorade on course
Hay baling competition after the race
Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome

Held in honor of Don Gernert, 1931–2013.

Make Veterans Day a little different this year and join us in Bloomville!

November 11, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Bloomville, Ohio

Run Ohio Races

Join themed trail runs and 5Ks across southwest Ohio. Zombie runs, quarry adventures in Fairborn, Yellow Springs, and Dayton. Register today!

08/22/2026

CAN YOU SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE?

The outbreak is coming to Fairborn.

On September 27, choose your distance and take on the first mission in the Run For Your Life Zombie Survival Race Series.

1 Mile Dash • 5K • 10K • 15K

MISSION #1: DELIVER THE EMERGENCY MESSAGE

You'll have a mission to complete—but zombies will be waiting along the course, trying to steal your flags. Can you complete your distance, protect your flags, and help Fairborn survive?

Saturday, September 27, 2026
5:00 PM
Fairborn Community Park
Fairborn, Ohio

Finisher medals for all participants.
Flag belts provided.
Water and Gatorade on course.
Runners and walkers of all paces welcome.

REGISTER BY AUGUST 31 AND SAVE!
Prices increase September 1.

Register today at www.runohioraces.com

Choose your distance. Accept the mission. Survive.

Join themed trail runs and 5Ks across southwest Ohio. Zombie runs, quarry adventures in Fairborn, Yellow Springs, and Dayton. Register today!

08/22/2026

THE QUARRY SUMMER CHALLENGE IS THIS SATURDAY!

Ready to take on Oakes Quarry one more time this summer?

Join Run Ohio Races this Saturday, August 29 at 8:00 AM at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio.

Choose your challenge:

1.55 Mile
5K
10K
15K

The course takes you through the beautiful and unique terrain of Oakes Quarry. Whether you're coming to race, walk, challenge yourself to a new distance, or simply enjoy a morning on the trails, all paces are welcome.

Race starts at 8:00 AM.

All participants receive a finisher medal, and we'll have overall winner mugs for the 5K, 10K, and 15K.

Water and Gatorade will be available every 1.55 miles.

Come spend your Saturday morning with us and see if you can conquer the Quarry Summer Challenge!

Register today at www.runohioraces.com

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