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Night of the Undead - Zombie Run

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As the sun sets, the undead will rise!

For one night only can you escape the Zombie horde.

Welcome to Night of the Undead - Wigan’s 1st Zombie Run

Runners Join us at Haigh Woodland Park for a mixed terrain 5km run, jog or walk.

Starting at sunset on the drive in front of the historic Haigh Hall, before turning into the dark and atmospheric woodlands trails of Haigh woodland park. The fully marked route consists of 2.5 laps of the park measuring approximately 5.15km. But beware of the zombie zones were the undead roam freely.

Can you outrun the zombie hordes and protect your lives or will you join the undead horde

Each runner will be given a belt with 3 flags these represents a life/health. The goal is to protect these lives from the zombies who are trying to steal them. Cross the finish line with at least one life remaining you have ‘survived’ Crossing the finish line with no flags remaining means you have been ‘infected’.

This is not a race but a fun run, however all runners will be manually timed and will receive a time placed online.

All finishers will receive an exclusive glow in the dark event medal at the finish line.

Will you survive the zombie apocalypse or join the undead horde?

Do you want to be a zombie?

Not a runner? More of a shuffler? Enjoy eating brains?

Join the Undead from the Start and devour those who think they can survive…

Support from the side? - How about joining our volunteer Marshalls?

https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3424536?units=km

Entry Options

Runner £22.00 plus booking fee £23.05
Zombie £5.00 plus booking fee £5.79
Volunteer Marshall £0.00

Terms & Conditions

Night of the Undead – Zombie Run

Saturday October 24th 2026

This event it is unsuitable for wheelchair users due to the multi-terrain and after dark nature.

Event Rules

The event organiser is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, staff and spectators. By attending this event, you agree to abide by the following event rules. -

All runners must bring a suitable torch  /  A head or body worn torch is compulsory

Runners must not wear headphones.

Runners must not be accompanied by dogs or other animals.

Runners must be 18 years or over

Runners suspected to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol shall be refused entry or removed from the event.

Runners must declare all relevant medical conditions and must not participate if they feel unwell

Runners must dress appropriately for the weather conditions, and for running the trail which includes woodland paths, tarmac and gravel.

Important – there shall be no direct physical contact between zombies and runners (e.g. no pushing, no hitting, no tripping, no tackling).

 

Terms and Conditions

A - General

  1. Participation in Night of the Undead – Zombie Run, either as a runner or zombie (collectively referred to as ‘participants’), requires agreeing to these Terms & Conditions and agreeing to abide by the Event Rules. If you do not agree with any part, please do not enter.
  2. By entering, participants agree to receive event-related communications. Contact information will not be shared with third parties without consent. Basic personal information will be shared with the event’s medical provider for their professional purposes.
  3. By accepting these terms and conditions participants and spectators consent to being photographed and/or filmed during the event and that such images can be used for promotional purposes. Such images will not be shared with unauthorised third parties.
  4. The event organiser reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any time by posting updates online.

B – Fees and Refunds

  1. The runners’ entry fee is £22 payable in advance online or £25 on the day (in person). On the day fees are payable by cash only.
  2. The zombie entry fee is £5 per zombie payable online or cash only on the day. Discounted fees can be negotiated for group zombie bookings.
  3. The event organiser operates a no refunds policy. If you cannot attend and notify us at least 7 days prior to the event you may transfer your entry to another person. Otherwise entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

C – Changes and Cancellations

  1. The event organiser reserves the right to amend or cancel the event without prior notice, including changes to the event time, date, venue, fees or prizes.
  2. If the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the organiser (e.g. severe weather, security incident, instruction from GMP, Haigh Hall or Wigan Council), the event organiser will attempt to reschedule. If this is not possible, no refunds will be given. Participants who choose not to take part after an event is rescheduled will not be entitled to a refund.
  3. If the event is cancelled by the organiser for reasons within its control before the 24/10/26, participants will be notified and entry fees will be refunded.
  4. If the event is abandoned once it has begun (e.g. due to injury), no refunds will be given.
  5. If an individual is asked to leave the event due to unacceptable behaviour, no refunds will be given. All decisions about appropriate or inappropriate behaviour are at the sole discretion of the event organiser. Unacceptable behaviour includes but is not limited to harassment or abuse, inappropriate attire, physical or verbal aggression, possession of weapons, engaging in unlawful or offensive behaviour, possession or use of illegal substances, assembling for the purposes of disrupting the event, and failing to comply with the event rules or venue regulations.

D – Liabilities

  1. Participants enter the event at their own risk and accept the inherent risks associated with trail and running events. Participants must make their own judgement about whether conditions (e.g. weather, ground conditions) are safe and it is the participant’s responsibility to ensure they are fit and healthy enough to participate. By participating they accept full responsibility for navigating the event safely and for any injuries.
  2. Participants must secure their personal belongings.
  3. Participants must make their own arrangements for insurance for personal injury or personal property damage – the event organiser does not provide coverage.
  4. The event organiser accepts no liability for participants’ injury or illness, or for loss of, theft of, or damage to, personal property or equipment, before, during or after the event.
  5. The event organiser accepts no liability for indirect or consequential losses such as travel or accommodation costs.
  6. The event organiser accepts no liability for business losses, including but not limited to loss of profit, business interruption or business opportunity.
  7. The event organiser is not liable for the action of third party vendors, volunteers, contractors or sponsors.
  8. Participants waive the right to participate in any class action lawsuit. Any legal claim must be resolved individually.

E – Force Majeure

  1. The event organiser is not liable for event disruption caused by factors beyond its control, including but not limited to severe weather, natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, government restrictions, health emergencies, restrictions by the emergency services or Wigan Council.
  2. The event organiser shall not be liable for any refund, loss (including indirect or consequential loss), damage or expense caused by a Force Majeure event.

F – Legal Jurisdiction

  1. These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the course of England and Wales.

Details

We close in:
45days
17Hours
24Minutes
7Seconds
Event Date: 24th October 2026 18:00
Date Entries Close: 20th October 2026 12:00

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Location & Directions


Haigh Woodland Park, , Haigh, Wigan, WN2 1PE

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