Zombie Run - Events Northern Ireland

Zombie Run

Three lives. One 6K. Zombies closing in

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Zombie Run

Zombie Run at the Jungle in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster

Run for your lives

Outrun the horde, keep your lives, conquer the course. Three lives tied to your belt, a trail full of infected zones, and zombies whose only job is to take what’s yours.

Crawl the Devil’s Ditch, brave the Putrid Ponds, slide the Slip ‘n’ Slide, and try not to lose yourself in the Claustaforest. Kids and teens get their own shorter runs, so nobody in the family misses out.

What to expect

First run at 10am, then another wave every 10 minutes. Only 50 runners per time slot.

Kids 2K

Ages 6 to 10, starting at 1pm, with further waves every 10 minutes.

Teens 6K

Ages 11 to 17, starting at 2.30pm, with further waves every 10 minutes.

The rules

Every runner starts with 3 lives, tags worn visibly on your belt. Zombies are only permitted to grab your tags, never to make physical contact, and runners aren’t permitted to touch zombies either. Lose all three lives and you’re marked “infected”, you still finish, still get your medal and lunch, just no prize. Obstacles aren’t compulsory, you’re free to go around anything you don’t fancy. Stay within the marked course, cutting corners gets you disqualified.

The obstacles

Cargo nets, balance beams, A-Frames, the Slip ‘n’ Slide, the Giant Water Slide, the Barbed Crawl, alongside the named zones (Devil’s Ditch, Putrid Ponds, Claustaforest).

Dates & Tickets

Group discount

10% off for groups of 10 or more, book by phone on 028 8674 8881, not available online.

T-shirt sizing

Every runner needs to give a T-shirt size when booking. Adults and Teens run S to 2XL by chest measurement, Kids run S to XL, full sizing guide provided at booking.

Finish undead

Make it to the finish line with all three lives still on your belt and you’ll get a little something extra for surviving. Lose them all and you can still finish, marked as infected, you’ll still get your medal and hot lunch, just not the survivor’s reward.

Zombie Run

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Practicalities

Before you arrive

Registration is 45 minutes before your allocated race time, only 50 runners are taken per slot, so arrive on time or you risk missing yours. Bring your completed Risk Acknowledgement Form, over 18s fill in their own, a parent or guardian must complete one on behalf of every Teen or Junior runner.

Booking terms

Online bookings are paid in full at the time of booking. Group invoices must be settled within one week. Double-check your date and time before confirming, changes to a booking can’t be guaranteed afterwards. Let us know about any dietary requirements or allergies in the notes section when booking.

Finding us

Free parking directly opposite the site, clearly signposted with a marshal on hand. Follow the marked path over the bridge and through the subway tunnel to cross safely onto the site.

On the day

Bag drop is available, £3 per bag. Male and female changing areas are provided. Fancy dress is welcome.

Health and safety

Zombie Run isn’t recommended for anyone with a heart or blood pressure condition, limited mobility, or a nervous disposition, and it’s not recommended for anyone who’s pregnant. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs won’t be permitted to take part. This is a genuinely intense event, not for the faint-hearted, and can be a scary experience at points, worth going in with the right expectations.

What to wear

Appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear, you will get wet and muddy.

Operator note

Zombie Run is run in full by X26 Halloween Events Ltd, on the same site as The Jungle but as a separate business.

Zombie Run

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Food & Stay

Every finisher gets a T-shirt and a hot lunch, hang onto your wristband, it’s what you’ll need to claim it.

Zombie Run FAQs

What happens if all my lives are gone?
You can still continue to the finish line, you'll be marked as "infected" and won't be eligible for prizes, but you'll still get your medal and hot lunch.
How do I win?
This isn't a timed race, times aren't recorded. Finish with all three lives intact and you'll get a Zombie Run themed gift, there are also spot prizes handed out on the day.
Will the zombies grab, bite or trip me?
No, zombies are only permitted to grab the tags from your belt, they're not allowed to make physical contact with runners.
What if I get hurt?
Official medical teams are on site throughout, and Jungle staff and marshals are all First Aid trained.

Food & Stay

Bites, brews and BBQs

The Lazy Llama BBQ is on all night for burgers, loaded fries and the rest. The Café stays open late for hot drinks, snacks and something sweet. The Crêpe Van covers everything in between.

Stay the night

A-Frame Cabins, the Pond Cabin and the Log Cabin all sleep 6, each with a wood-fired hot tub, bathroom and firepit. Glamping Pods sleep 4 with the same hot tub and firepit setup. All can be added to your Fright Night booking directly, spaces go fast so it’s worth booking alongside your tickets rather than after.

Zombie Run FAQs

What happens if all my lives are gone?
You can still continue to the finish line, you'll be marked as "infected" and won't be eligible for prizes, but you'll still get your medal and hot lunch.
How do I win?
This isn't a timed race, times aren't recorded. Finish with all three lives intact and you'll get a Zombie Run themed gift, there are also spot prizes handed out on the day.
Will the zombies grab, bite or trip me?
No, zombies are only permitted to grab the tags from your belt, they're not allowed to make physical contact with runners.
What if I get hurt?
Official medical teams are on site throughout, and Jungle staff and marshals are all First Aid trained.

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