Zombie races around the U.S. are dying, but the Zombie Survival 5k is alive at Fowler Park and anticipates highest attendance to date.

The concept for this race was based on races in other cities.

“I started the race after hearing about other zombie races around the country,” race director Ethan Page said. “The event company that hosted a lot of those races has since gone bankrupt, so this event is one of few like it in the country”.

The race, in which runners will attempt to outrun actors dressed as zombies to remain “uninfected,” is gaining popularity each year in Terre Haute. Attendance at this year’s event expected to exceed previous years.

“Last year, there were two waves and about 100 total participants,” Page said. “The race has grown every year, so we definitely expect more this year.”

The race will take place on October 24 at Fowler Park in Terre Haute. The Zombie Survival 5k appeals to those looking for a different type of race experience.

“I love to run, and this race is like nothing I’ve ever done, “runner Cara Booher said. “So, I had to try it.”

For more information or to sign up for the event visit: http://cross-roads-events.com/zombie.

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