PAWS Zombie Walk 5k
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Event overview
The PAWS Zombie Walk & Furry 5k is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Middletown, Ohio. The event is the fifth annual edition and combines a 5k course with a themed zombie walk and a pet-focused atmosphere. Features listed for the event include finisher awards for pets, goodie bags, raffles, and a costume contest for dogs and owners. The course uses a bike path and wide downtown sidewalks, with Gravel Road Brewing Co serving as the start and finish location.
Location, registration and awards
The event place is Gravel Road Brewing Co, 916 1st Avenue, Middletown, OH 45044. Organizers note ample free parking nearby; the largest lot is a block away at 26 S Broad Street, behind the SORG Opera House. Registration pricing is tiered: $25 through September 30, 2025; $30 from October 1 through October 24; and $35 on race day. Event shirts are available for $15 each, with an October 1 deadline to preorder.
Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in two dog weight divisions: under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. The costume contest categories are best dog costume, best human costume, and best matching dog-and-owner costume. Participants may register without a dog; a dog is required only to be eligible for pet-specific awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.