Rules & Safety
A few guidelines to make your race day run smoothly:
Runner Rules:
- If all of your flags have been taken, you are NOT automatically transformed into a zombie and you may NOT take another runner’s flags, chase other runners, or pick up flags off the ground. Zombie transformation occurs AFTER you’ve crossed the finish line (the virus needs time to take effect after infection).
- Direct and intentional physical contact with any runner or zombie is strictly prohibited. You are not to touch, hit, punch, tackle, roundhouse kick, slap, scratch, pinch, spit on, bite, or do anything harmful to the physical health of our zombies or other runners…. no matter how frightened you may be. Those in violation of this rule will automatically be disqualified and potentially escorted off of the grounds, without refund.
- If you skip an obstacle or tuck your flags into your clothing, you are automatically disqualified from a time-based award and you are to turn in your flag belt to a course official.
- Flags are to be visible to course officials and zombies (not covered by long clothing) and to be worn on the sides of the body.
- Participants must wear their Run For Your Lives bib number clearly shown on the front of their attire. Participants will not be allowed to race without an official bib number.
- Line up at least 10 minutes before your race wave. Waves close 10 minutes after runners begin to cross the “Start” line. You must run in the wave that you registered for.
- Visibly intoxicated guests will not be allowed to participate in the race. Please arrive to your wave time SOBER.
- Runners must be 14 years of age or older by race day in order to participate.
General Rules:
- No weapons or mock weapons will be permitted on the premises.
- No drugs, outside alcohol, or outside food/beverages are permitted on the property. Food and beverages will be available for purchase inside the event.
- No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed by persons under the age of 21.
- No pets or small children are allowed to race with you. Not even if they’re trained to hunt zombies.
- Ground campfires will not be allowed. If you’d like to start a small bonfire, please bring an above-ground pit.
- For those not running in the race, an Apocalypse Pass is required to gain access to the property. If the event sells out, please do not show up on race day!
- Participants and spectators must abide by all instructions given from the race directors, race staff, volunteers and medical personnel.
- Do not drink and drive.
- Several photographers and videographers will be stationed along the course. Participants, spectators and volunteers must sign a waiver to agree to allow the event producer (Reed Street Productions) to use any pictures or video footage of the event for future promotional purposes.
Race Suggestions/ Reminders:
- Bring an official form of identification (license, passport, photo ID, etc.) or a parent/guardian if you are a minor. We will not be able to let you into the event otherwise.
- You will be covered in mud, zombie guts, body parts, and other apocalyptic liquids after the race so bring a towel and change of clothing (especially socks and clean shoes to change into). We will have a “decontamination zone” and changing rooms at the event so you can clean off and enjoy yourself.
- Bring blankets and warm gear if you plan on camping or staying late into the night.
- Feel free to bring a lawn chair if you want to stick around and catch some of our live entertainment.
- Check the weather before the event to make sure you are prepared (i.e. umbrellas, warm gear, cold gear, wet gear, etc)
- Bring $10 cash for parking and please have cash ready. We highly recommend you car-pool.
- Gear check will be available for racers to check their belongings in during the race.
- There will be around 15 awesome bands there… be prepared to get your groove on.
- Costumes are encouraged!
- We recommend you arrive at least 2 hours before your wave time to allow time for parking, packet pickup, and travel to the starting line.