Clinton Road Zombie Run
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Clinton Road Zombie Run
The event takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in West Milford, NJ 07480. It includes a themed walk/run plus multiple race distances. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Entry fees listed are $25 for the Zombie Crawl, $50 for the 5k, $55 for the 8k, and $60 for the 10k.
- Zombie Crawl
- 5k
- 8k
- 10k
Course and event features
The route runs along Clinton Road and passes through wooded and secluded sections described by the organizer as shadowy and fog-prone. The event features themed elements on course, including volunteer "zombies," haunted-style aid stations with themed lighting and refreshments, and a finish area festival with music and costumes. Prizes are offered to top finishers in the 5k, 8k, and 10k. A costume contest and “Survivor Medals” for finishers are also part of the event program.
Location and local background
Clinton Road is an approximately 10-mile road in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey, running north to south from Route 23 to Upper Greenwood Lake. Local legends associated with the road include reports of a drowned boy at "Dead Man's Curve," phantom headlights, a phantom truck, an abandoned scout camp, and ruins linked to alleged ritual activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
