Zom-Bee 5k

Benefiting T.L. Hanna Cross Country

TLH Zom-Bee Run 5K & 1K Zom-Bee Crawl

Halloween morning is about to get a little spooky in Anderson!

Saturday, October 31, 2026  ·  Duckworth/Tucker Sports Park, Anderson, SC

About the Race

Join us for the TLH Zom-Bee Run, a Halloween-themed cross country race benefiting the T.L. Hanna Cross Country Team. Runners will take on a challenging, all-grass course filled with rolling hills, sharp turns, and just enough Halloween spirit to keep you moving.

Whether you're racing for a fast 5K, dressing up with friends, or bringing the family out for the FREE 1K Zom-Bee Crawl, come celebrate Halloween morning with the Yellow Jackets!

Race Day Details

DateSaturday, October 31, 2026LocationDuckworth/Tucker Sports ParkAddress1939 Evergreen Rd., Anderson, SC 29621Packet PickupRace morning, starting at 8:00 AM, at the check-in table near the start/finish at Duckworth/Tucker Sports Park. Bibs are assigned at check-in.ParkingParking is available at Duckworth/Tucker Sports Park (1939 Evergreen Rd., Anderson, SC 29621). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

The Events

FREE 1K Zom-Bee Crawl  ·  9:00 AM

Free and open to all ages. Run it, walk it, crawl it, or throw on your best Halloween costume.

TLH Zom-Bee Run 5K  ·  9:15 AM

Chip-timed, two-loop, all-grass cross country course.

Race Morning Timeline

8:00 AMCheck-in and packet pickup open; race-day registration open on your phone until the start8:45 AMPre-race announcements and course briefing9:00 AM1k Run/Walk starts9:15 AM5k Run/Walk starts9:55 AMAwards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)10:15 AMCourse closes

Times are based on the start times above.

The 5K Zom-Bee Run

Think you're fast enough to outrun the Zom-Bees?

Challenge yourself on our scary two-loop cross country course at Duckworth/Tucker Sports Park. This all-grass 5K will test your legs with hills, turns, and classic XC terrain.

The real question is: Are you brave enough to conquer the horrors of running, or will the ghouls of laziness catch you?!

Free 1K Zom-Bee Crawl

Not quite ready to tackle the full 5K? We've got something for every little Zom-Bee!

Our 1K Zom-Bee Crawl is FREE and open to all ages. Run it, walk it, crawl it, or throw on your best Halloween costume and make your way around our approximately 1K course.

This is a fun, non-competitive challenge designed to get kids, families, spectators, and runners of all abilities involved in the action. The 5K will follow at 9:15 AM.

️ Course

The 5K will take place on an all-grass, two-loop cross country course featuring hills, turns, and traditional XC-style terrain. The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

What's Included

Chip-Timed 5K

Entry into the chip-timed 5K.

Race Shirt

An official TLH Zom-Bee Run shirt is included with every paid 5K registration. Register early to help ensure your preferred shirt size is available.

Awards & Contests

Eligibility for overall and age group awards, and the costume contest.

T.L. Hanna Gear

Chance to win T.L. Hanna gear, plus a Halloween morning of running, costumes, and XC fun!

Race Awards

We're not letting anyone escape the Zom-Bee apocalypse without a little competition! Awards and race-day recognition will include:

Overall 5K Winners

5K Age Group Winners

Best Costume Awards

T.L. Hanna Gear Giveaways

Support T.L. Hanna Cross Country

The TLH Zom-Bee Run is more than just a Halloween race. Your participation helps support the T.L. Hanna Cross Country Team and its student-athletes.

Come race, walk, dress up, bring the family, and help us turn Halloween morning into a celebration of running and the T.L. Hanna community. Will you outrun the Zom-Bees? There's only one way to find out.

Good to Know

When will packet pickup and parking details be shared?

Additional race-day information regarding packet pickup, parking, awards, and course details will be provided to registered participants as race day approaches.

Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.

No refunds: all registrations are final.

Let's Stay Connected

For race-related questions, please contact Michael Darazi

michaeldarazi.md@gmail.com

Email the Race Director

Race Director email: michaeldarazi.md@gmail.com