As the cliche goes, not many geeks will be found out there running marathons and taking part in other highly athletic events. But for those of you geeks who do like to compete, there’s a new race that’s just for you.

An company called Reed Street Productions has created Run For Your Lives, a new 5K race that mixes running, obstacles, and of course, flesh–eating zombies. It looks like it could be the same folks that created the feared Spartan Race, but it’s unclear if they really did or not.

Continue reading on for more on the zombie race, where they’ll be held, how they work, and to see a video promotion as well!

The Run For Your Lives race, again, is a 5K that adds obstacles and zombies to those boring old regular foot races. Runners will have flags (like flag football), which the zombies will be out to get. If you reach the finish line with a flag, you’ve survived (and are eligible for awards). There’s even health bonuses along the way and multiple paths to the finish line, so there is a level of strategy involved.

Here’s a rundown of this brilliant race (which I would love to partake in if I didn’t know I would be mauled by a zombie rather quickly””rule #1: Cardio).

How It Works

* Run For Your Lives is an apocalyptic 5K obstacle race. But you’re not just running against the clock “” you’re running from brain-hungry, virus-spreading, bloody zombies.
Basic Survival

* Before the race, you will be given a flag belt, just like the overly intimidating game of flag football. These flags represent your health.

* The zombies want to take your flags and maybe eat your brains.
If you lose all your health flags, you die. And the zombies win.
Health bonuses will be hidden throughout the course. If you find one and carry it to the finish, it will save your life.

What You’re Up Against

* Throughout the 5K obstacle race, there will be 12 man-made and natural obstacles for you to complete. Runners may choose NOT to complete an obstacle, BUT any runner who skips an obstacle will not be eligible for prizes.

* There will be zombies. Their job is to chase you and eat you “” but mainly go after your health, in the form of your flag belt. Avoid the zombies to keep your health flags.

* Use speed, strategy and your intact brains to make it to the FINISH LINE with at least ONE FLAG INTACT. If you finish with zero health flags, your time will be recorded, but you will not be eligible for awards.

How You’ll Do It

* There will be a start line, and a finish line, but what happens in between is up to you. There are multiple routes to reach the finish. Choose wisely, or your 5k might turn into a 10k.

Races will be held in Baltimore, Seattle/Portland, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Boston, Austin, and San Diego/Los Angeles. You can learn more about the races and the dirty details by heading to the official site.

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