Running in a blind panic from terror inducing zombies could be just the thing to get inactive Central Coast residents moving at the Mt Penang Parklands, says Zombie Dash Fun Run organiser, Mr James Musgrave.
Zombie Dash, a 5km fun run in the dead of night where participants are followed by horrifying zombies, is the first of its kind to grace the Central Coast when it kicks off on October 15.
The Dash is unique in the sense that those not too fussed on the idea of running terror stricken through the dark, also have the option to inspire terror instead, being able to register as a Parkland zombie instead. Those that register to become a zombie can live out their The Walking Dead fantasy when they are transformed into a snarling, bloody zombie through Zombie Dash’s “Zombie Academy”, which will teach potential undead wannabees how to growl, gurgle, lurch and just generally be a terrifying zombie on the night, Mr Musgrave said. Zombies will also be given the undead treatment by professional makeup and special effects artists. However, runners will have a fighting chance to survive Zombie Dash, as this new fun run differs from other zombie themed runs held in NSW with it being focused more on running for your life.
“Other zombie run events usually focus more on runners being eliminated by zombies through the use of Oz-Tag style tags or a gentle blood chilling tackle to take you away from the realm of the living,” Mr Musgrave said. “Zombie Dash is more about challenging yourself to complete the run whilst having that extra motivation of a hoard of hungry zombies scattered along the route,” he added. Runners will also receive a “survival pack” at the beginning of the run which includes a head torch, racing bib and a wave time wristband. As Zombie Dash operates on a wave schedule, registration is essential. There will be entertainment, food stalls and a few zombies lurking around the event compound to keep runners, family and friends entertained while the waves take to the course.
Website, Jul 27, 2016 Zombie Dash