Boojum’s Zombie Family Fun Run Annual Non-Profit Fundraiser

Human runners will be given 3 flags (think flag football) that are to be worn at the waist hanging clearly visible at sides and back. The zombies will try to remove all of the human runners’ flags. If zombies capture all of a runners flags, runners become “infected”. However, runners are not yet in full throes of the virus and will not become “zombified”. Therefore, runners are NOT permitted to remove other human runners’ life flags.

The 5k run will navigate through the “zombie village”, down zombie infested trails, through tunnels and over obstacles to reach the safety of our triage area. There will be specific “safe” areas where Zombies are unable to chase participants or take any life flags. Runners may utilize these areas to catch their breath and strategize their run. There will be a series of man-made and natural obstacles that may be physically challenging, but not impossible. The obstacles will test runners strength, speed and the cooperation between runners and their fellow hopeful survivors. Runners will need to climb, crawl, duck and dive their way to the finish line while being pursued by Zombies.

There will be an outdoor movie shown at the venue after the run.

***MOVIE IS FREE WITH EVERY REGISTRATION!!***

Zombie Outbreak!

It all began with a phone call from the Center for Disease Control. Boojum fielded the call and spoke to the CDC representative who asked us for help. They were expecting a local outbreak of a new infection that was highly contagious and spreading fast, and were calling in help from every quarter. See, the CDC (like many) misread our name and believed us to be the Boojum Institute for EXPERIMENTAL Education.

 The CDC revealed to us the details of this new outbreak. The virus appears to be triggered by the human brain’s disconnection from its natural world. The outbreak is most prevalent in highly urbanized areas and large cities, where it has spiraled almost out of control. As soon as the virus takes over a human body, the human loses spirit and humanity and the subject undergoes a death-like process. The subject then becomes enraged and/or listless, with no detectable life force or vitality. An insatiable appetite for brains, inducing homicidal behavior, accompanies either of these behavior manifestations.

Being the conscientious organization that we are and always open to a new adventure, of course we agreed to help. We formed the BZRI, Boojum Zombie Research Institute, and we have been hard at work on the vaccine for the zombie disease. The cure we have discovered can prevent the virus from taking hold in a human subject. It consists of a healthy regimen of outdoor activity and concentrated time spent out in nature and away from the asphalt and cement jungles of highly populated areas where the disease has become rampant. We have quarantined the outbreak zone and will be overseeing a mass transit of uninfected humans through the quarantine zone riddled with diseased virus carriers to the safety of our triage area replete with the vaccine.

Want to Volunteer?

Please contact us: volunteer@boojum.org

FAQs

What can/can't I bring to the event?

1. No weapons or mock weapons will be permitted.
2. No drugs, outside alcohol, or outside food/beverages are permitted. A sealed or refillable water bottle may be used.
3. No alcoholic beverages are to be consumed by persons under the age of 21.
4. No pets are allowed into the event grounds.
5. No you can’t camp here- get a room.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes.

What is the refund policy?

Sorry, no refunds.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

That's fine. Your ticket gets you in.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Runners must be 16 years of age or older by race day in order to participate. Younger runners are allowed only if they run with their parent or an adult guardian.

Runners Rules:

1. If all of your flags have been taken, you are NOT automatically transformed into a Zombie. Do NOT take another runner’s flags. You can be a Zombie later at the party.
2. Direct and intentional physical contact with any runner or zombie is strictly prohibited. You are not to touch, hit, punch, tackle, kick, slap, scratch, pinch, spit on, bite, text, email or do anything harmful to the physical health of our Zombies or other runners…. no matter how cool that may be. Those in violation of this rule will be automatically disqualified and potentially escorted off of the grounds, without refund. Just don’t do it.
3. Flags are to be visible to course officials and Zombies and are to be worn on the sides and back of the body.
4. Participants must wear their bib number clearly shown on the front of their attire. Participants will not be allowed to race without an official number.
5. Working as a team with friends, family and strangers is allowed and recommended…it’s you vs. the zombies.
6. If you appear unfit, drunk or otherwise a potential danger to yourself or others, you will not be allowed to race and no refund will be given, but thanks for the donation to a great cause.
7. Runners must be 16 years of age or older by race day in order to participate. Younger runners are allowed only if they run with their parent or an adult guardian.

What to Bring:

• Yourself, clothed if possible.
• Official ID (license, passport, photo ID, etc) or a parent/guardian if you are a minor.
• A signed race waiver. Participants under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
• Cash for food, beverages and cool stuff (ATMs will be available on site).
• Bring a chair or a blanket to chill and watch the outdoor movie.
• Bring Trick or Treat bags for the business to business candy walk.
• Wear appropriate clothing and accessories (i.e. umbrellas, warm gear, cold gear, wet gear, etc.).