PORT ANGELES — Zombies offer a different kind of obstacle during this Saturday’s 5K Zombie Mud Run.
The third annual event at the college at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd. offers challenges for participants of all ages.
Proceeds will benefit Peninsula College athletic scholarships.
Day-of registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the first race at 9:30 a.m.
Ticket prices will be $50 for those 15 and older, $40 for those 8 to 14 and $20 for those 7 and younger.
The run presents unique challenges, according to Jeremiah Johnson, athletic activities coordinator.
Among them are a 14-foot-high climbing wall, zombie-infested mud pits, a water tank, crawls, over-unders and the signature 65-foot waterslide to the finish line.
And throughout, competitors are running from the undead.
The adult course consists of seven zombie zones and 12 obstacles.
Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in their divisions.
The Zombie Run will feature something for everyone:
■ Full mud run obstacle youth race for ages 8 to 14, with a 9:30 a.m. start.
■ Slides and small obstacles for those 7 and younger, with an 11:30 a.m. start.
■ Full mud run obstacle race for competitive division (ages 15 and older) with a 1 p.m. start.
Start times are tentative, based on when racers in prior divisions complete the course.
The entry fee includes an official Pirate Zombie T-shirt, admission and a timing chip.
Racers are asked to check in one hour prior to their races to receive timing chips.
Only those who registered prior to April 15 are guaranteed a shirt size.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site from local venders.
For more information, contact Johnson at jpjohnson@pencol.edu or 360-417-6352, or visit http://tinyurl.com/pdn-mudrun.
