To-Do Thursdays: DFW Fun Runs with Zombies to Zebras

To-Do Thursdays:

Many moms are working on things to do with Spring Break coming up next week, but I know a lot of moms are also revving up for the huge number of runs that are coming up - including this weekend. Just know that running is no longer a race, but a fun activity with everything from zombies to zebras. 

So get on your running gear and check out this rundown of fun runs happening in DFW: 

Zombie Run
March 9, 2013
Forney, Texas 

Logo from DFWZombieRun.com

Are you a Walking Dead fan or obsessed with zombies, but now you've got a run to get primed in case we the world gets taken over by them! 

• Before the race, you will be given a belt with 4 flags attached to it. These flags represent your health. During the race, zombies will be scattered across the course to eat your brains… err get those flags. One zombie can only get one flag from you.
• No hitting, throwing or real biting allowed.
• Upon crossing the finish line, you need at least one health flag intact in order to be eligible for prizes. Should you lose all your health flags, you are still allowed to finish the race and your time will be recorded but you shall be considered “dead” and no longer be eligible for a cash prize. Turn in your belt and get tickets for the non-cash prizes.
• If you find yourself out of health flags, you are not considered a zombie and are not allowed to start pulling at other runner’s flags.

Survive the challenge? You can score money, glow sticks, medals, music and free beer. 

The Color Run
April 6, 2013

SOLD OUT

(Photo credit: from The Color Run 5K)

The Color Run™ event is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Color runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds; but everyone toeing the start line has a blast. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run™ course will be the most memorable and colorful run of your life! 

Since you can't register for this one, you're in in luck - there's another fun "color-themed" fun with Color Fun Fest 5K, May 11 and you can sign up now for more than 50% off! 

Fort Worth Zoo Run
April 20, 2013

Early registration guarantees a Zoo admission ticket, a race bag, a T-shirt, as well as a timing chip, if desired. T-shirt sizes based upon availability. Strollers are invited to attend at the back of the line! Then of course, visit the zoo when you get to the end of the line!


The Survival Race
April 27, 2013

(Photo Credit: The Survival Race website)

The Survival Race is designed for fun and although you’re going to be running, jumping, climbing, crawling and working hard, it’s more like exercise in disguise…You’ll be having too much fun to think of the challenge, plus the crowds, which may include your own friends and family, are going to be rooting you on! 

• The Official Survival Race T-Shirt
• The Energetic and Awesome Live Tunes From Our Race Band, The Pulse!
• Free Digital Picture Suite – Our professional photographers will be dispersed throughout the 5k-race course, waiting to capture the essence of you and your awesome adventure…this is our gift to you, for being a Survival Racer.
• Official Survival Race Post-Race Dog Tag – You must finish the race to earn your right of passage.
• Chip Timing: Every participant will be provided with a chip timer. You will be able to check your results online or live at the event. Not everyone wants to compete…no worries, simply have fun, take your time and complete the race!

Right now you can get registration for this event at half off, with this link (for a limited time only.)


Tasty Run 5K & Fun Run
May 18, 2013

Are your taste buds up for a challenge?  If so, get ready for the 1^st Annual Tasty Run located at the food and fun festival, Taste Addison 2013.  The Tasty Run will feature a 5K and Fun Run with Tasting Stations from Addison's restaurants along the route.  Bite size samples will keep runners satisfied and entertained as they race through the streets of Addison.  Individuals, teams and costumes welcome!  Restaurant booths along the course will have a Best Theme competition and the winner will be announced during the Awards Ceremony. Registration includes food, shirts and admission to Taste Addison!