Sun, Oct 11, 2026

Zombie Run and Lurch

Cleveland, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Oct 10, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Zombie Run and Lurch

The course runs along the Towpath Trail, setting off from Clark Field in Tremont. The trail curves near the Cuyahoga River, with views of Cleveland's industrial riverfront and Monroe Street Cemetery close by. Costumes are part of the spirit of the event, and dogs are welcome on a short leash. Proceeds support an all-volunteer group that maintains the cemetery grounds.

Registration and packet pickup open at the start area on race morning. There are refreshments after the finish. Awards go to top finishers overall and across age groups in both male and female categories.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

49finishers

20:18winner

30:18median

54:21cutoff

Top 3: Johnathan Shanklin (20:18) · Henry Bish (20:20) · Logan Thornton (20:42)

The Zombie Run and Lurch has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/11/2026 09:00$35

1 Mile10/11/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Zombie Run and Lurch

Will I finish last at the Zombie Run and Lurch?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 30:18, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Zombie Run and Lurch a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (49 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Zombie Run and Lurch?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:18 while the median finisher took 30:18. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.