Entertainment & Culture

Horror Run in Örebro – Run for Your Lives

Published October 1, 2026 / Updated October 12, 2026
When “Run for Your Lives” takes over downtown Örebro, you can count on your heart rate to really go up—and a few bursts of laughter. For those who run—and for those who watch. In 2026, the horror run will take place on October 24.

"Run for Your Lives " is a fitness race where you're challenged by both obstacles and zombies. Örebro has become an apocalyptic world—and you have to make your way to the safe zone. But there's a problem. Hordes of zombies lurk along the course, and you have to get past them to reach safe ground.

The race winds its way through downtown Örebro and is a terrifying yet fun experience for both runners and spectators. As a runner, you’ll make your way through shopping malls and specially constructed horror scenes. Along streets and across squares. The course is 3–4 kilometers long, and zombies can pop up anywhere.

Watching the race from the sidelines is just as exciting as running it. Check out the course map to plan where you’ll stand and cheer. Spots with extra zombie activity include Stortorget, Våghustorget, and Olof Palmes torg.

Two runners are being chased by a person dressed as a zombie. The person is wearing a chef's uniform and has makeup on their face to look like wounds. One runner reaches out toward the other. Several people are standing in the background.
Hordes of zombies in the city center during "Run for Your Lives."

Would you like to be part of the race, but neither run nor watch? Do you have a passion for acting and horror? Then you should apply to be a zombie. You’ll get professional makeup, training in zombie acting—and get to experience the race from the front row. Read more about being an extra here.

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