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New Orleans Zombie Run

Participants dress in monster costumes, bio-hazard suits, or zombie makeup to run, walk, or crawl a two-mile course through the Warehouse District. Along the route, runners must dodge Zombie Killers from the Big Easy Roller Derby. The event kicks off with on-site makeup artists and wraps up with an afterparty featuring live music, food, and drinks.

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When

Tickets

Pre-registered General Admission is $25 and VIP is $90. Limited Early Bird tickets save $5 on GA or $15 on VIP. VIP includes an open bar. A race shirt is guaranteed when registering ahead of time.

Hours

Race: 9:00am. The page also lists 7:30 a.m. without labeling what it refers to.

Neighborhood

Warehouse District

Food & Drink

The afterparty features food and drinks; VIP tickets include an open bar.

Going?

Location

Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant · 701 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (2/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (3/5)

Best For

Halloween fans and costume-loving runners

Vibe

Playful and spooky

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Register early to secure discounted tickets and guarantee a race shirt.
  • Consider the VIP ticket option if you want access to an open bar.
  • Stay in costume after the event to watch the Krewe of BOO! Halloween Parade roll through the French Quarter.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Limited Early Bird tickets save $5 on General Admission or $15 on VIP.

Links & Contact

Run by Krewe of BOO!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should participants wear?

Costumes are encouraged, including bio-hazard suits, gas masks, zombie makeup, or any monster attire.

Who are the Zombie Killers?

Members of the Big Easy Roller Derby act as Zombie Killers chasing participants along the course.

What is the race route like?

The flat, two-mile course winds down Girod Street to Convention Center Boulevard, heads up Julia Street, loops around St. Charles Avenue, and retraces back to the starting point.

What activities take place at the afterparty?

The finish-line celebration includes live music, food, drinks, and festivities.

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