Unity Events (Run From Zombies)

Run from Zombies 2026

Presented by Unity and Timing Events.

Date: October 31, 2026

Time: 3:00–6:00 pm

Location: Flora Wylie Park, 1400 N Shore Dr NE , St. Petersburg, 33704

Zombie Kids (ages 5–12): 1/2 mile loop course, 3:00–3:30 pm

Zombie Teens and Adults: Individual 2-mile loop course, 3:40–4:20 pm

Zombie Team (of 6) 2 km loop course events -4:25 -5:25pm

Individual Rules: Physical contact between zombies, survivors, and other competitors is strictly prohibited. Zombies may only remove flags from survivors' flag belts. Any zombie or survivor found holding or pushing another competitor will be immediately disqualified. Each participant will wear a color-coded wristband to indicate their group, and zombies may only pursue the group assigned to them. If a walking survivor starts running, a running zombie may pursue that survivor.

Survivors earn points based on placement: 1st place receives 10 points, 2nd place 8 points, 3rd place 6 points, 4th place 4 points, and 5th place 3 points. Each flag retained at the finish is worth 10 points. Rank the top male and female survivors with the highest point totals from 1st to 5th. The top male and female zombies with the most flag points, earned by removing flags from survivors, also receive rankings; each flag is worth 10 points. Zombies may win in only one individual category but may also participate in team categories, provided they register and pay separately for each. Categories include walking, jogging, and run. Participants who register for a slower division but exceed their seeded pace will be disqualified. You may make registration changes without penalty up to fourteen days before the event. After this period, changes incur a $50 fee, and changes made on the event day incur a $100 fee.

Team Rules: Each team must have a designated name, which may represent a club, group, or business. Survivor team events may begin in the same heat or in separate heats; however, awards will be presented for each division regardless of heat assignment. To qualify for awards, at least two team members must finish with a flag attached to their flag belt. Survivor teams earn points as follows: 1st place receives 10 points, 2nd place 8 points, 3rd place 6 points, 4th place 4 points, and 5th place 3 points. Each flag retained at the finish is worth 10 points per team. Top zombie points are determined by the number of flags collected from survivors, with male and female zombies earning 5 points per flag. If a zombie captures an entire team, that team is disqualified from awards. Each team may purchase or win up to two getaway passes.

Zombie Getaway Passes: Acquisition Methods

1. Zombie Getaway Passes may be purchased for $50 per survivor, with a limit of one pass per purchase and two passes per team each week from August 17 to October 30. Additionally, five passes will be made available online through UTE social media accounts.

2. To win a free Zombie Getaway Pass, refer ten or more individuals to register for the event and email  unitytimingevents@yahoo.com  using your survivor name and the name of the referring survivor  (not your real name).

Weekly giveaways for the best UTE Run from Zombies promotional video will be held from August 17 to October 30. Participants who create and post the best promotional video about the UTE Run from Zombies event on their social media pages, as well as on City o website and UTE platforms, may win a free individual survivor or zombie entry. Monthly team video giveaways will also be held, and entries must feature the same team members who will compete on October 31, 2026.

Available Individual Categories:

Walking: 13+ minutes per mile pace

Jogging : >= 8 –12 minutes per mile pace

Running:  < 8 minutes per mile pace

Kids Division (12 and under) Open Run

Team Categories (ages 13 and above):

Jogging : >= 8 –12 minutes per mile pace

Running: < 5:30-7:30 minutes per mile pace 

Note:Only Participants aged 12 and under are eligible for the Kids Open Run division.

Registration fee for Kids Zombies (individuals only, ages 5–12): $50. Participation is limited to 10 girls and 10 boys. (Free Zombie masks will be provided to all registered Kids Zombies)

Registration fee for Kids Survivors (ages 5–12, open division): $50. Participation is limited to 100 children.

Registration fee for Zombies (individuals ages 13 and above): $75. Participation is limited to 12 females and 12 males. (Free Zombie masks will be provided to all registered  Zombies)

Registration fee for Survivors: $75. Participation is limited to 400 individuals.  

Teams may enter only one of the two divisions: jogging or  running,

Team Division: Junior Team (13-17, female): $125

Team Division: Junior Team (13- 17, male,): $125

Team Division: Junior Coed Team (50% female, 50% male): $125

Team Division: Open Team of 3 Females: $250

Team Division: Open Team of 3 Males: $250

Team Division: Open Coed Team: $250

Overall Open Individual Female: Top 3 Placings

Overall Open Individual Male: Top 3 Placings

Teams: Top 3 Placings per Division