Downtown Janesville Zombie Run
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Downtown Janesville Zombie Run - Presented by Ryan Inc.
The Downtown Janesville Zombie Run is a Halloween-themed running and walking event held in downtown Janesville on October 24, 2026. The event is presented by Ryan Inc. and takes place around BHCCU Festival Street and Towne Square.
The event offers these distances:
- 5K Zombie Run
- 1 Mile Zombie Walk
There are age-specific entry options, including 18 and under divisions. Registration opens on July 4, 2026, and fees are listed at $25 and $35 depending on the division. Registrations completed by October 13 are guaranteed an event shirt. Participants receive a finisher medal.
Event features include a costume contest with prizes for best adult male and female, best child male and female, best group, and best dog costume. Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to participate. Photo opportunities with The Ghostbusters are scheduled, and music will be provided by a DJ. A 20 foot Super Moon display will be in Towne Square. A beer tent will offer beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.
The presentation lists an event shirt and finisher medal as included features and highlights family-friendly costume categories and on-site entertainment and refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.