Event Description
Open to the entire community! ... RAIN OR SHINE!
Salisbury University Student United Way presents... The 6th Annual Zombie-Infested Halloween 5K Dash & 1 Mile Walk. 100% of proceeds benefit United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore!
Put on your best racing shoes and run our officially-timed & wildly fun "ZOMBIE-INFESTED” 5K or go on a 1 Mile Zombie Walk. (Note: Zombies will NOT chase you or interrupt your running & running time).
After the race, enjoy the Outdoor After-Party complete with DJ Entertainment, an Awards Ceremony for the Top Two 5K Finishers in Age Groups & Overall (Male & Female), Halloween Costume Contest, Tasty Treats, Zombie Photo-Ops, Games, Prizes and More!
Held on the morning of October 26th at the beautiful Salisbury University Campus, this is surely a Halloween event you won't want to miss.
Student United Way's fundraising goal is $10,000! With your help and the aid of our generous sponsors, we can achieve this goal and make a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the local community!
About United Way:
Now in its 74th year, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore provides funding and direct services for over 80 critical programs serving Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties. United Way helps Eastern Shore residents obtain Educational Success by reducing the achievement gap between low and middle income students, Financial Stability by advancing the economic security of families and individuals in our community, and Good Health by improving access to and awareness of local health and wellness services. United Way provides over $1.6 million to community programs, impacting 1 of every 3 individuals on the Lower Shore. For more information on United Way or to get involved, visit www.uwles.org or on Facebook @uwles.
Event details and schedule
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Location: Salisbury University, Start/End Location at Maggs Gym
Time:
10:00 AM Registration
11:00 AM Zombie-Infested Halloween 5K Dash Start, Officially-Timed.
11:15 AM 1 Mile Zombie Walk Start
OUTDOOR AFTER PARTY FOLLOWING THE RACE WITH TONS OF SPOOKY FUN INCLUDING MEDALS FOR TOP TWO 5K FINISHERS IN AGE GROUPS & OVERALL (MALE & FEMALE), PRIZES FOR BEST HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, DJ ENTERTAINMENT, TASTY TREATS, ZOMBIE PHOTO-OPS & MORE!
Runners and Walkers are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes!
Adult Costume Contest (18+) and Kid Costume Contest (17 and under) receive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes.
Water Station & Course Attendants will be provided.
This event is open to the entire community, as well as SU faculty, staff and students. Kids and strollers are welcome! 10 and under are free!
Contact Student United Way Fundraising Chair, Jeremy Wilcox, at jwilcox1@gulls.salisbury.edu with any questions.
Register by October 11th to guarantee your event T-Shirt (Online registration highly recommended, but can also register at the event). Race packet pick-up will be at the event. All online registrants will receive an e-mail with course map and event details prior to the event.
See you October 26th! And, remember, "Run ... to Live United!"
