Clinton Road Zombie Run

West Milford, United States • 18 Oct 2026

Clinton Road Zombie Run

The event takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in West Milford, NJ 07480. It includes a themed walk/run plus multiple race distances. Registration opens January 1, 2026. Entry fees listed are $25 for the Zombie Crawl, $50 for the 5k, $55 for the 8k, and $60 for the 10k.

  • Zombie Crawl
  • 5k
  • 8k
  • 10k

Course and event features

The route runs along Clinton Road and passes through wooded and secluded sections described by the organizer as shadowy and fog-prone. The event features themed elements on course, including volunteer "zombies," haunted-style aid stations with themed lighting and refreshments, and a finish area festival with music and costumes. Prizes are offered to top finishers in the 5k, 8k, and 10k. A costume contest and “Survivor Medals” for finishers are also part of the event program.

Location and local background

Clinton Road is an approximately 10-mile road in West Milford, Passaic County, New Jersey, running north to south from Route 23 to Upper Greenwood Lake. Local legends associated with the road include reports of a drowned boy at "Dead Man's Curve," phantom headlights, a phantom truck, an abandoned scout camp, and ruins linked to alleged ritual activity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Run
8 km
8k Run
5 km
5k Run
Zombie Crawl
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