GENERAL FAQS

All participants (zombies, runners, and volunteers) need to be 14 years of age or older by race day.

Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver form. In the event that a parent or guardian cannot attend, please be sure to bring a signed waiver form to the event on race day. Waivers are race- specific, so please visit the Details page of your race location to download a PDF of your waiver.

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You can view your photos on Capstone Photography's website a few days after the event. www.capstonephoto.com

No. Outside food cannot be brought into the event. 

If you are running the race, you should allot yourself AT LEAST 2 hours before your scheduled wave time to park, pick up your registration, pass security, and limber up.

If you make it back to the “Safe Zone” and cross the finish line with at least one health flag intact, you will complete the race as a Survivor.

Run. Watch zombie movies. Run some more.

We highly recommend racing with a group of trusted allies. This is the Zombie Apocalypse, remember? There are no team-based awards, just the satisfaction of knowing which friends can be trusted during the end of the world and individual “Survivor” or “Infected” medals.

A true survivor earns their ranking as "alive"– do not cheat yourself! One flag should be placed on each of your hips and one on your back. You may not tuck your flags into your clothing, or you will be automatically disqualified. All flags should be visible AT ALL TIMES.

If you enter the Safe Zone and cross the finish line without any health flags, you will be marked as “Infected.” 

if all of your flags have been taken while you are running the course, you still finish the race with your closest allies. 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 of the ground.

• Run For Your Lives T-Shirt
• Racing bib (we know you always wanted one)
• A medal to signify your survival (or zombie transformation)
• Admittance to the Apocalypse Party
• The best last day of your life

All souvenirs from the RFYL race must be picked up in person. We will not be mailing medals, t-shirts, racing bibs, your dignity, etc.

In the event you become infected on the course, at the finish line you will receive a medal designating your survival, Survivor or Infected. Enjoy! Use it as motivation for the next outbreak.

Each wave will consist of about 500 people. Wave releases will be designed to give the participant the ultimate experience.

Yes, but be wary of the zombies around you. If you are unable to complete an obstacle due to physical or medical reasons, it is your responsibility to notify an official to safely avoid the obstacle. 

No. Your only weapons will be your abilities to run away, make quick decisions and the strength of your team. Train well.

Course officials and medical staff will be present during the entire event. If you get hurt, our highly trained EMT staff will work swiftly to patch you up.

No. Only registered participants meeting the age requirements will be allowed to navigate the course. Please do not bring any pets to the race or to the party; they will be eaten by zombies.

We will not be timing the race this year. The focus is on outwitting and outrunning the zombies to ensure your survival.

You will be issued a refund if you can supply medical evidence of being bit by an actual zombie... so the answer is no.

Yes, as long as you submit all registration information for your friend by your location’s transfer deadline. You can submit a request for transfer through our Contact Us form.

We will need the following information about the person you wish to transfer your ticket to:

• RACE LOCATION:
• FULL NAME:
• E-MAIL:
• DOB:
• T-SHIRT SIZE:
• PHONE NUMBER:
• ADDRESS:
• EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:
• EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:

We will have a limited amount of runner tickets available on-site the day of the event. If you want to run, we recommend buying a ticket in advance as the on-site tickets are on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, email support@runforyourlives.com. 

Sure can... our zombies highly encourage you to bring as many brains as you can fit in your car. At the bottom of the first registration page under “Add Ons,” you can choose to add another registrant. You can add an unlimited amount of registrants to your purchase. 

Zombie registration opens as soon as each new location is released. Click here to register as a zombie. We recommend registering now; those zombie spots sell out quickly!

To stay updated with each location released, check out our Facebook page.

The closing dates for our participant and spectator registrations are different for each race. Check out your race location's "Overview" page for more information.

Expect the unexpected. Our obstacles will be challenging,but not impossible. To see some of the obstacles you might be facing, check out our “Obstacles” page.

Maybe...

Our zombies have specific instructions to only grab the participants' flags. We have trained them well, and most of the Zombies have the biting urge under control.

If we told you every detail, this wouldn't be fun at all. Our best advice: be prepared to run, duck, dive, and dodge.

Yes. Anyone can dress up in whatever they choose... it's the end of the world. Our team of top-notch make-up artists will turn you into a disgusting zombie; make-up is provided. We encourage zombies to not do their own make-up. We require all zombies to wear their best costume, as we will NOT be providing wardrobe. Don't worry; we will custom shred your costume so you attract the most delicious brains. Check out our “Zombie” page to learn more about all things zombie. 

Yes, if you want to be in a group with your friends, make sure you have the same group name and shift time as your teammates on your registration form.

Yes. We split zombies up by group name, so make sure you have the same group name and shift time as your teammates on your registration form.

You should arrive to the Zombie Transformation Center 2 hours before your shift to allow for enough time for the transformation, orientation, and course placement. Be sure to bring a costume, as we are NOT providing wardrobe.

Latex is only used for our prosthetic wounds. If you have a latex allergy, you will not be given a prosthetic wound. But don’t worry; you will still be transformed into a wonderfully disgusting zombie.

• Admittance to the Apocalypse Party
• Memories and/or pictures of your racing friends being scared to death
• The feeling of regret that you didn't run the race
• The best people-watching opportunity of your life
• A hangover

Yes! All spectators are free of charge!

Our camping package permits you to camp on our grounds Saturday night only. Our events will typically be held on Saturdays, and sometimes Sundays, but camping will only be permitted Saturday night into Sunday morning.

No. Due to property restrictions, we will have camping available for specific locations only. Please check you location's overview page for more information.

Outside food and beverage are dependent on each property. We will send you an email prior to race day with food and beverage rules. Food and beverage will always be available for purchase during the event for all locations. 

• Full access to the overnight camping area
• Free-range camp site selection

The ability to start a campfire is dependent on each property as well as state laws. We will send you an email prior to race day with logistics and rules. This email will indicate whether or not campfires are allowed. It will also specify if only above-ground or ground fires are permitted. 

RVs are not allowed into the camping area–only tents are permitted.

Any and all types of concession vendors are welcome at each Run For Your Lives event. Fill out a vendor application, and join the zombie apocalypse! 

Contact us here for more information about sponsoring a Run For Your Lives event(s).