‘The Walking Dead’ Zombie 5K Marathon: More Zombies, More Obstacles, More Chaos

Wednesday, 8th February 2012
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Tags: 5k, amc, Atlanta, Derrick Smith, Durhamtown Plantation Sports Complex in Union Point, Ryan Hogan, The Walking Dead, zombie marathon

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When we talked about how Derrick Smith and Ryan Hogan planned the 5K Zombie Run back last year, it was one of those things sort of supposed to be a goof — the event was mainly designed for fun and to draw attention to Hogan’s new apparel line.

As it turns out, 10,000 people can’t be wrong: Smith and Hogan were so impressed by the turnout that they decided to do it again — this time, directly as a tribute to AMC hit The Walking Dead. 

Instead of a low-key event with a few dozen zombies, this event will consist of enduring an obstacle course, and of course avoiding tons of mindless zombie hordes running/walking at different speeds while, of course, trying to kill you. Continue reading “‘The Walking Dead’ Zombie 5K Marathon: More Zombies, More Obstacles, More Chaos” »

Go HARD: Outrun ZOMBIES in 5K Marathon

Friday, 29th July 2011
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Tags: 5k, baltimore, dead, dead rising, marathon, obstacles, running, undead, zombies

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I swear to god this is the greatest thing to ever come out of the city of Baltimore. You know. Besides “The Wire.”

Are you bored of just normal 5K marathons? Tired of being just an average superhuman who can run long distances? Maybe you need a little challenge…like, for instance, an army of the living dead hunting you down as you marathon. Continue reading “Go HARD: Outrun ZOMBIES in 5K Marathon” »