Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Run/Walk/Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run

About the Event

Come join us for our annual Fort Branch Zombie 5K Run or Walk as well as the Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run on October 31, 2026, at 9:00 am. 5K Run/walk starts at 9 am; Lil Zombie Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30 am. 5K runners and walker who pre-register by October 10, 2026, will receive a guaranteed t-shirt and a pass to the Sinister Cellar Haunted House. No guarantee of t shirt if registered after October 10th. Some additional shirts may be available the day of the race but not guaranteed.

Award for overall Male/Female!

Age group awards for runners and walkers, male and female: 0-13; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40--49; 50-59 and 60 and over. Each Lil Zombie Fun Run Participant will receive a medal, age groups for Lil Zombies: 1-3 years; 4-6 years; and 7-9 years.

Come join the fun in Fort Branch, Indiana, and enjoy a great 5K course and shorter distances for the Lil Zombies. But beware, you have the option to be chased by zombies on the course! Food truck and beverage trucks will also be present. And don't forget to come and enjoy the haunted house located at 599 E John Street in Fort Branch, hours of haunting Friday, October 30th and Saturday October 31st from 6-7 pm for no scare and from 7-10 pm for haunting!

Race Location: Fort Branch Community Park 599 E. John Street, Fort Branch, Indiana 47648

Pre-packet pickup October 30, 2026, from 5-7 pm. at the Fort Branch Community Park at 599 E. John Street, Fort Branch, Indiana, near the entrance to the Sinister Cellar Haunted House or on race day.

Races Offered

Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Lil Zombie Fun Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Lil Zombie Fun Run

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08:30

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$10.00

Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Run

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Fort Branch Sinister Cellar Zombie 5K Walk

Oct 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Fort Branch.

thermostat Temperature

10.6° / 21.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.0° / 19.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:00

nightlight Sunset

18:10

About Fort Branch

Learn more about the host city, Fort Branch.

Fort Branch is the largest town and 2nd largest community in Gibson County, Indiana after Princeton. The population was 2,965 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Evansville, Indiana, Metropolitan Area.