Keystone Iowa Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 10, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
The Keystone Iowa Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run takes place in Keystone, Iowa, on October 9, 2027, starting at 9:00 a.m. It is a chip-timed 5K in which participants wear flag football belts and try to escape costumed zombies out to grab their flags.
Runners can choose to run, walk or crawl their way around the course. Proceeds go to Keystone's first responders and the Benton girls' wrestling team. Awards go to the top overall finishers, both with and without flags, as well as across age groups.
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