Zombies take over Pinecrest on Saturday, Oct. 17, during the Village’s annual Pinecrest Zombie Run at Evelyn Greer Park.

Powered by Baptist Health, this family-friendly event invites families, fitness enthusiasts and their four-legged companions to complete a two-mile course filled with lighthearted scares, surprise encounters and a mission to find the antidote that could save humanity.

“The Zombie Run gives our community a fun way to get active and celebrate Halloween together,” said Robert Mattes, Pinecrest Parks and Recreation director. “It has become a favorite Pinecrest tradition for participants of all ages.”

Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. A pre-run warm-up is scheduled for 5:45 p.m., with the race starting at 6 p.m. Additional activities include a 40-foot zombie maze, photo booth, music and games. Refreshments will be available for purchase on-site during the event.

Tickets cost $25 through Oct. 16, with day-of registration available on-site for $30. All zombie fighters will receive a commemorative event T-shirt while supplies last.

The Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteers to portray zombies during the run. Want to be part of the zombie horde? Interested volunteers can apply at www.pinecrest-fl.gov/zombie.

Parking won’t be scary thanks to three convenient locations. Main parking will be at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124 St., with overflow parking at the Village of Pinecrest Municipal Center, 12645 Pinecrest Parkway, and Suniland Park, 12855 Pinecrest Parkway. A shuttle service will transport participants from Suniland Park to Evelyn Greer Park.

The zombie-themed run combines fitness with Halloween entertainment. Baptist Health leads a monster lineup of sponsors, including Pinecrest Parks and Recreation, S.T.A.R.S., Yoga Joint, Alloy Personal Training, Starting Strength Miami, Bunda Pinecrest, Teknica Jiu Jitsu, Precision Motion, H&H Bagels and Jersey Mike’s.

The event welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels.

Ready to test your survival skills? For more details and to register, visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/zombie or Eventbrite.

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