Events
Place
3516 N. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Waco, TX US 76702
Description
Make a difference to the lives of animals in need by entering today! You can test your speed, strength, and endurance as you avoid angry, hungry zombies lurking around each turn! Bring your friends to see who survives and who is devoured!
This is a great event for a great cause! Giving second chances to homeless animals is what Fuzzy Friends Rescue is all about! Whether you are running in the 5k timed race, or just want to walk your dog in the 1k pet walk, our 5th annual Zombie Run will not disappoint!
Fuzzy Friends Rescue is a no-kill rescue shelter who goes the distance to help animals in need. From broken legs, injured eyes, skin infections or heartworms, Fuzzy Friends Rescue is committed to providing medical care, hope and healing to hundreds of helpless animals throughout Central Texas. At any given time, approximately 150 dogs and cats call Fuzzy Friends Rescue home. The proceeds from this event will help support our rescue efforts and give medical help to hundreds of animals in need.
All registered runners will receive a T-shirt and custom bib. Note: Size and availability are not guaranteed after Wednesday, October 17, 2018.
Overall male and overall female winners will each win a $100 gift card to Academy….and more!
For our canine contestants, winners of the Waggiest Tail, Best Trick and Best Zombie Costume contest, each will win $50 Petco gift cards……and more! The winner of our human Zombie Costume contest, will win a $75 in restaurant gift cards!
Rules and Conditions
- No dogs will be allowed in the 5K timed-portion of the event
- Only one dog per handler, per entry in the 1K Pet Walk
- All dogs must be kept on a 4FT leash
- No female dogs in heat
- All dogs must be current on required vaccinations
- All dogs must wear a collar displaying a current rabies tag
- All dog waste must be cleaned up by handler
Teams
Don't want to face the Zombies alone? Create a team!
Forming a team is a great way not only to increase support for the Fuzzy Friends Rescue but also to have more fun.
Here are some frequently asked questions.
Why would I want to create a team?
By creating a team of 10 or more runners or walkers, you can save money. Each participant will save $5 on their entry fee when signed up as a team. Additionally, awards will be given to the team with the most participants and the team with the best costumes. So save some money and increase the fun factor!
Does each person on my team have to participate in the same event?
Each person on your team is free to register for the 1K Pet Walk or the 5K Zombie Run.
How do we sign up as a team?
Click on the "Group/Team" button during the registration process. Create a new team or join an existing team. After the 10th person registers, the first 9 team members will recieve their $5.00 discount as a refund.
5K Course
The race course will begin at Brazos Park East on Martin Luther King Blvd in downtown Waco, will go down the sidewalk of Martin Luther King Boulevard toward the Herring Street Bridge, and then return to Brazos Park East. Zombies will be lurking along the race course but WILL NOT interfere with runners.
Click on this link to see the 5K course map: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=600249
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Race Day Schedule
- 3:00 pm - Packet Pick up
- 4:00 pm - 5K Zombie Run
- 4:10 pm - 1K Pet Walk
Packet Pick-up
Friday, Oct 26, 3pm - 6pm - Spice Village
Saturday, Oct 27, 3pm - 3:45pm -Brazos Park East
Directions
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