# Undead Obstacle Courses Join 'Run For Your Lives' and Avoid Being Eaten by Zombies By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-for-your-lives References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/xavierstagecoach/zombie-infested-5k-obstacle-course-3upv) & [runforyourlives](http://runforyourlives.com/) The clip that you see isn't a viral video nor is it a short film; instead, it's a trailer of an epic event dubbed 'Run For Your Lives.' So you want to know what it's like to run away from flesh-eating zombies? Now you can actually fulfill that fantasy by participating in 'Run For Your Lives,' which is a huge race that takes place in Baltimore, MD. It's a [five kilometer long run](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge) in which you will go through a series of [12 obstacles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lt-games) to get to the finish line -- while avoiding zombies! I assure you that this is very real and that if you live in the area, I highly suggest you join in. The event will donate a portion of every ticket sold to the [American Red Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-egg-board). So if you get eaten by the undead, know that you're turning into a zombie for a good cause. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Zombie-themed Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating unique and immersive experiences that combine physical challenges with pop culture themes. - **Participatory Obstacle Courses:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing obstacle race events that engage participants through interactive challenges and immersive storytelling. - **Charity-driven Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing events that not only provide entertainment but also contribute to meaningful causes through donations and sponsorships. ### Where This Applies - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in event management include incorporating unconventional themes and experiences to attract a broader audience. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fitness industry include integrating gamification and storytelling elements to make exercise more engaging and exciting for participants. - **Non-profit and Charity:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the non-profit sector include creating unique fundraising events that encourage people to participate and donate to a cause while having fun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Focused Hybrid Running Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runningman.md) - [Filmic Virtual Fitness Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-fitness-challenge.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Strategic Running Gameplay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-run.md) - [Immersive Virtual Marathons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-marathon.md) - [VR Horror Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draculas-hotel.md) - [Immersive Mystery Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-scene-investigator.md) - [Inaugural Demanding Fitness Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-toughest-mile.md) - [Multi-Faceted Virtual Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-10k-challenge.md)