Gallery: Ohio Zombie Run 2013 October 13, 2013Melinda Cassidy A zombie stands at the edge of a mud pit waiting for runners. Zombies were spread throughout the course to steal runners' life flags; if runners crossed the finish line without any flags left, they themselves were considered zombies. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer Two zombies wait for runners to pass. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer Volunteers Thomas Daniels (left) and Shaun Murphy prepare life flags for runners. Each runner received two flags to be worn around the waist and potentially stolen by zombies throughout the course. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer Runners Mike Bass (left) and Dora Byxbe stretch outside the entrance to the 5k course prior to the start of their run. Bass and Byxbe were first-time participants. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer A sign directs runners to the Ohio Zombie Run Oct. 12 at Alum Creek Beach. U.S. Army Drill Sergeants guide runners through a sand crawl. The sand crawl, occurring in the final stretch of the 5K, was the last of many obstacles overcome by runners. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer Zombie volunteers Colleen Copp (left) and David Norris take a break from snatching life flags to pose for a photo. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer Participant Andy Baker crosses the finish line without any life flags remaining. He did, however, receive a medal for completing the 5K. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer First-time participant Andy Baker is embraced by his wife, Christina, after crossing the finish line. Ohio Zombie Run 2013 took place at Alum Creek Beach Oct. 12. Credit: Melinda Cassidy / Lantern photographer
