This has got to be one of the Top 5 events that St. Louis will host this year. I for one, love haunted houses. They scare the S*&% out of me but I love them! And this is better than a haunted house!
Think about this: Your adrenaline is pumping as you’re racing through the woods, you’re sweating, you’re tired, meanwhile random strangers with foggy, dead zombie eyes dressed in dirty, (fake) blood-soaked clothing are coming at you from all directions, you jump
The race works as follows: You pay $87 to join. That price includes a Warwear t-shirt, 1 free beer, a race medal, and access to the Apocalypse after-party. Before the race, you will be given a chip to time your race and a flag belt. The flags will represent your health, which the zombies will be chasing after you to take. You will be running through obstacle courses as well. If you make it through all obstacle courses to the Finish Line and the zombies haven’t taken all your health flags, you will be eligible for awards. Regardless of whether you finish “dead or alive,” you get to relax at the Apocalypse after-party with live bands, fun games, food and beverages.
So I know the question you’re all asking: “Well, are you running the race?” The answer…No. The reason: I get exhausted just jogging a couple blocks around the park, not to mention I’m the one closing my eyes and screaming while holding on to my friends for dear life throughout the entire haunted house, so running a 5K with zombies chasing me would probably end in severe injury or death.
Good luck! Be careful! And most importantly, Get Messy!
And if you love it, then prepare for your next Zombie challenge…the Epic Mud Run, which combines mud, zombies and color powder bombs all into one race, taking place in Columbia, MO on September 2nd. More information to follow soon.
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