Caution needs to be excercised when deciding on which path to take, however - the 5k event might quickly turn into a 10k survival feat if you choose the wrong path.

While the first such event is scheduled for October 22 in Baltimore this year, there is one scheduled for Austin in December...of 2012. Right now you're either thinking the race is too far away to plan or you have plenty time time to train to outrun the flag-hungry zombies. So what does this have to do with cars, you ask? Well, it's got zombies, so what more excuse do we need? It also happens to be sponsored by Subaru, which is building an advertising campaign around it, billing its go-anywhere-and-fast Impreza WRX as "The official escape vehicle of the Zombie Apocalypse".

Rules of the Race
Direct and intentional physical contact with any runner or zombie is strictly prohibited. You will be asked to leave the premises without refund.
Absolutely no weapons will be allowed on the premises.
You can wear whatever you want, but all runners must wear their racing bib.
No outside food or beverages will be allowed at Run For Your Lives.
No pets or small children are allowed to race with you. Not even if they’re trained to hunt zombies.
Runners must abide by all instructions given from the race staff and volunteers.
Runners must be at least 14 years old by race day in order to participate.

Quick Facts About The Race
There will be 12 man-made and natural obstacles for you to survive.
The zombie apocalypse won’t be a straight line, and neither will this race. There will be choices and different routes to reach the finish line.
There will be zombies. Their job is to chase you…and eat you.
On race day, you will be supplied with a flag-bearing apparatus (think flag football, but scarier). The flags represent your health. The zombies will be after your flags and your brains.
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