Sat, Oct 16, 2027

Clinton Road Zombie Run

Oak Ridge, NJ

Opens Feb 28, 2027

1 Mile5K10K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Aug 31, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Clinton Road Zombie Run

Clinton Road has a reputation for ghost stories and unsettling local legends, and this race leans into all of it. The route runs along that road, through wooded stretches and foggy open sections, with costumed volunteers stationed along the way to chase and startle runners. There are several distance options, from a costume-friendly walk-run to a longer push for those who want more.

Check-in is at the corner of Van Orden Road and Clinton Road, which also serves as the hub for vendor and sponsor areas before and after the race. Parking is along Schoolhouse Cove Road in designated spots only, so arriving with a plan helps. Post-race awards and a costume contest wrap things up once the last distance finishes.

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Clinton Road Zombie Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

231finishers

18:23winner

33:50median

1:09:26cutoff

Top 3: A. Sayer (29:33) · H. Mett (30:05) · R. Leslie (32:15)

10K Results · 2026

77finishers

37:45winner

1:03:07median

1:28:28cutoff

Top 3: C. Leslie (37:45) · R. Eaton (1:27:45) · Shawn McKnight (41:00)

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile10/16/2027 12:00$20

5K10/16/2027 11:45$45

10K10/16/2027 10:00$55

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Clinton Road Zombie Run

Will I finish last at the Clinton Road Zombie Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Clinton Road Zombie Run a good first 5K?

A field of 231 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Clinton Road Zombie Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:23 while the median finisher took 33:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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