Run for Your Lives 5K Zombie Obstacle Course?

inside_lap
inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking of signing up for one of these runs. It's kind of pricey so I was wondering if anyone's done one and if it was worth it :). And do you get a free t-shirt like most 5K's? That would be a GREAT t-shirt!

Here's the website :)
http://runforyourlives.com/
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  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Just read the website more closely. You DO get a t-shirt, along with a medal saying you either survived or became a zombie, and a few other things. Still would love to hear if anyone's done this or anyone know anyone else who has...

    Bit of a shameless bump ;)
  • Workin4it
    Workin4it Posts: 12
    If it is a good motivation for you then it is worth it! My motivation to get started running was one of these type of runs, after I did I felt GREAT!!! I plan on doing more this year now that the weather is nice out, I might even try for a 10k this year!!! I say if you can afford it GO FOR IT!!!
  • sgmomma
    sgmomma Posts: 299 Member
    My husband and I want to do one together but the closest one is still kinda far away...
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    Wish they had something like that in Oz.
    I would so do it.
    If I ever head for the US I will plan my trip so I can do one.
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    Save money and volunteer as a zombie and you get a free race thrown in and and a kick *kitten* zombie tshirt.
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Yea, I wish there was more locations of this too. The one that I've found closest will occur during the winter :P after I move to another state! Lol! Still will be about a 2 hour drive though... Would definitely have to be an all day investment of time... I wonder if the after party that they mention is any fun...

    I've done 5K's before but not one this unique. Considering this or training for a 1/2 marathon. Maybe I should try for both! Lol!

    All these runner on MFP and no one who knows anyone who's actually done this? :P
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    That looks like awesome fun! Too bad there aren't any races closer to me!!
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 Member
    I think my husband and brother-in-law should do the one a few hours from us......... they would both have a blast. Me, I'd probably get freaked out and pee in mypants.....
  • Gilliamzoo
    Gilliamzoo Posts: 72 Member
    I'm planning on doing the one in Denver. Although I'm going to sign up as a zombie. I've done the Warrior Dash and am going to try another obstacle race this summer so being a zombie seems like a nice change.
  • MoogieOh
    MoogieOh Posts: 141
    So disappointed this isn't in aus too :c
  • KristenStone
    KristenStone Posts: 106 Member
    LOL funny you mention it! I was thinking about doing the Austin one in December or the SoCal one in October. Make a vacay out of it. But I have never done any sort of running event and I am working my way up to one and I was looking for one to sign up for. I was still tossing it around and thinking of getting a few people to do it with me. I don't know if my 1st 5K should be zombies chasing me....lol

    If you do it, good luck!!! :)
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    Kristen, it's actually the Austin one I'm looking to go to! Maybe I'll see you there!!

    GilliamZoo, tell me how you like being a zombie! That sounds like fun as well! I hear the Warrior Dash is fun too!

    Everyone else, the website says they are growing. Let's hope for more and more adventures.
  • wombat94
    wombat94 Posts: 352 Member
    I am signing up for the one in Maryland in October. I had a couple of friends who did it last year and they had a BLAST!

    This run is the primary motivator for me to start running this winter... I started Couch 2 5K in January and ran my first 5K race today.

    Hopefully by October I'll be a lot lighter and a lot faster... gotta stay ahead of the undead.

    Ted
  • JadeRabbit08
    JadeRabbit08 Posts: 551 Member
    So disappointed this isn't in aus too :c
    Lets make a pact Moogs. If someone ever starts one up in Oz no matter what state it is in lets go do it!
  • Kanzaki3
    Kanzaki3 Posts: 656 Member
    Wow this looks so cool. I've never heard of this and am thinking about doing it. Wish I could do it sooner instead of waiting until December though.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Looks like a riot - we need these in Canada!
  • militarydreams
    militarydreams Posts: 198 Member
    I think it might be cheaper to stuff a kilo of mince into your pants and run through a pack of stray dogs but if you want to do it and have the cash spare then treat yourself... to the run not the mince.
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    Looks like a riot - we need these in Canada!
    This! I would love to go.
  • usedasbrandnew
    usedasbrandnew Posts: 300 Member
    My friends and I are doing the one in Austin! :) That is if I can run by then, started C25K today! So I've got 9 months of work...
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    I did it in Baltimore last year. The course was fun and I 'survived' but I think everyone got the same medal. No zombie t-shirt, just a regular technical race tee...kind of disappointing. It was pricey and parking was a nightmare (but I think they're addressing that for this year's race). I'd recommend you get there way early.
  • AliciaBeth78
    AliciaBeth78 Posts: 437 Member
    Thank you so much for posting this!!!! I have been trying to find a 5K race that makes me want to run my first 5K, and well THIS LOOKS HELLA AWESOME! I can't wait to sign up!
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    I did it in Baltimore last year. The course was fun and I 'survived' but I think everyone got the same medal. No zombie t-shirt, just a regular technical race tee...kind of disappointing. It was pricey and parking was a nightmare (but I think they're addressing that for this year's race). I'd recommend you get there way early.

    Thanks for the info! I'm disappointed it's not a cool t-shirt. Thought it might be the best race shirt ever! Oh well. Would you consider doing it again? Not worth the money?
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    I think it might be cheaper to stuff a kilo of mince into your pants and run through a pack of stray dogs but if you want to do it and have the cash spare then treat yourself... to the run not the mince.

    LMAO!!

    Sounds like there are a lot of people looking at Austin. That's the one I'm considering! Maybe it can be all of ours first!
  • JeanLew
    JeanLew Posts: 11
    I was a zombie in Atlanta earlier this month. The parking wasn't an issue, we were scared it would be after the one in Baltimore. I didn't run but I'm pretty sure the medals were different if you survived or if you didn't. If you didn't you got the kind I got, a zombie medal. The zombies also got a different shirt than the runners but I'm not sure if they had different ones for surviving or not.

    FYI, the zombies can't really chase you that much, not all of them can grab your flags so it's not like an all out free for all. But that being said I was too chicken to run, I think I would have had a heart attack. There is a really good video on youtube from someone who was wearing a video camera thing so you can see what it is like. It was fun for me and my friends who did run!!
  • Grandysl
    Grandysl Posts: 189
    I am trying to talk the wife into doing the one in Baltimore later this year. I dont run much becasue of an ankle injury and she does not have an ACL in one knee, but I figure a slight jog from zombies will be fun. I also think the stories with friends afterwards will be worth it!
  • cmaxmor
    cmaxmor Posts: 231 Member
    I'm thinking of doing the one in Austin, too. Probably won't stay for the "party" after. Seems cool, though!
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    I am signing up for the one in Maryland in October. I had a couple of friends who did it last year and they had a BLAST!

    This run is the primary motivator for me to start running this winter... I started Couch 2 5K in January and ran my first 5K race today.

    Hopefully by October I'll be a lot lighter and a lot faster... gotta stay ahead of the undead.

    Ted

    Good to know they had fun! Get's me excited!! Hope you have a blast in October as well!
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    I was a zombie in Atlanta earlier this month. The parking wasn't an issue, we were scared it would be after the one in Baltimore. I didn't run but I'm pretty sure the medals were different if you survived or if you didn't. If you didn't you got the kind I got, a zombie medal. The zombies also got a different shirt than the runners but I'm not sure if they had different ones for surviving or not.

    FYI, the zombies can't really chase you that much, not all of them can grab your flags so it's not like an all out free for all. But that being said I was too chicken to run, I think I would have had a heart attack. There is a really good video on youtube from someone who was wearing a video camera thing so you can see what it is like. It was fun for me and my friends who did run!!

    THX! I'll be sure to check it out... someone mentioned the zombie shirts on here... are they cooler?
  • inside_lap
    inside_lap Posts: 728 Member
    I am trying to talk the wife into doing the one in Baltimore later this year. I dont run much becasue of an ankle injury and she does not have an ACL in one knee, but I figure a slight jog from zombies will be fun. I also think the stories with friends afterwards will be worth it!

    Good point!
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    I did it in Baltimore last year. The course was fun and I 'survived' but I think everyone got the same medal. No zombie t-shirt, just a regular technical race tee...kind of disappointing. It was pricey and parking was a nightmare (but I think they're addressing that for this year's race). I'd recommend you get there way early.

    Thanks for the info! I'm disappointed it's not a cool t-shirt. Thought it might be the best race shirt ever! Oh well. Would you consider doing it again? Not worth the money?
    I probably wouldn't do it a second time, but to be honest I've never done the same race twice. The price (~$78) and distance (2.5h from my house) are kind of negatives for me for a repeat.
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