Zombierunner Halloween
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Event details
The ZombieRunner Halloween takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion) in San Jose, CA. Event distances include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 5K (12 yo & under)
- 5K (13 - 17 yo)
- 10K (12 yo & under)
- 10K (13 - 17 yo)
- Kid's Run (6 yo & younger, 50 yd dash) - Free
T-shirts are given to pre-registered runners and all finishers receive a custom medal. There is a Halloween costume contest; to qualify, a participant must compete in their costume.
Course and logistics
The courses follow the Coyote Creek trail and are described as relatively flat and fully signed. The half marathon and marathon courses are USATF certified. Surfaces: 5K and 10K on asphalt; half marathon and marathon mostly asphalt with about 2% single-track trail. Aid stations are fully stocked every 2 - 4 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink; runners are advised to carry at least 20 oz of water between stations. Events are cupless - participants should bring their own fluid container; a Hydrapak SpeedCup is available for purchase at check-in. Parking is $6 per vehicle. Drop bags are allowed for the marathon at the Start/Finish. Time limits: all events 7.5 hours; marathon cutoff details apply at 13.1 miles. Results are timed with MyLaps bibtags and published regularly. Rules note: headphones restricted on some sections and no dogs are allowed on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.