The Running Dead 5K
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Running Dead 5K Run/Walk 2027
The event is a themed 5K run and walk held in Patchogue, New York. The course is a USATF certified 5K and the event location is listed as 49 Smith Street, Patchogue, NY, with race-day packet pickup at Shorefront Park and early packet pickup at 15 Jennings Ave. Registration is not yet open; the organizer offers a notification option for when registration opens.
On-site and virtual participation options are available. Virtual participants receive mailed bibs in the week before the event when requested and can upload times and photos after the event window. Last-minute registrants are assigned bib numbers by text when possible. Personalized bibs require registration about three weeks before the event.
Amenities include a post race award ceremony, beer for participants 21 and over, refreshments, prize drawings that require presence to win, a water station, and toilet facilities. Results are provided live online and by email or text, with same-day finish line photos and free video of finishes.
Awards recognize overall top male and female finishers and top age-group finishers for both Humans and Zombies across standard age brackets. Additional awards include best male and female human costumes for zombie and Halloween themes, an award for the zombie who captures the most flags, and an award for best dog costume. Proceeds benefit the Euclid Hose Company of the Patchogue Fire Department. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
