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Zombie Thrill Run History

Community Fundraising Efforts

Community Fundraising Efforts

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The Pembroke Fitness Centre takes pride in our community involvement. Since 1995 we have raised over $500,000.00 for many initiatives throughout our beautiful community. Some of the charity work we have supported includes:

  • * The Heart and Stroke Foundation Fit for Heart Program which raised over $260,000
  • The Cancer Society Zombie runs all had the goal of raising funds for women’s breast cancer research
  • CareFor funds raised to improve the mental health wing
  • Automated external defibrillators placed throughout the community
  • The Robbie Dean Family Counseling Centre honoring our Emergency Services
  • County of Renfrew Algonquin Trail further development
  • Empty stocking fund contributions for the Family and Children services Christmas program.
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Zombie Thrill Run 2016 Participant Results

The Pembroke Fitness Centre’s 4th annual Zombie Thrill Run 2016 was a great day. With more zombies, more participants and [if it’s possible] even more fun, this Zombie Thrill Run we hope will be remembered as a fun-filled day for all! Our goal was to raise $25,000 for Carfor’s Mental Health unit in Pembroke. Thanks to your care and support, we raised very close to our goal. Thank you for making our event such a great success!

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2016 Fourth Annual Zombie Thrill Run Event Schedule

2016 Fourth Annual Zombie Thrill Run Event Schedule

Event Details

  1. The first 200 registered receive a free t shirt sponsored by the Best Western Fitness Centre.  If you qualified they will be in your race kit.
  2. Parking available at Algonquin College and the two parking lots at the Pembroke Marina.
  3. All photos will be available on our Facebook page.
  4. Trick or treating for the kids in downtown Pembroke.  Any business with black and Orange Balloons outside their business will be participating.
  5. Complimentary water, fruit, cupcakes, muffins hot chocolate and coffee available in the tent at Algonquin College.
  6. There will be a biker at the beginning and end of every race.
  7. There will be 1 water station along the route – Water Sponsored by Culligan Water.
  8. Renfrew County Paramedics on hand. A huge thank you to the paramedics!!
  9. EVERY CHILD in the 2 K, every participant in the 5 and 10 K will receive a Medal sponsored by Frances M. Lemke Insurance.
  10. Follow our Facebook page “Zombie Thrill Run” for any updates, auction items or race information.
  11. We will accept credit card, cash or cheque for the Auction items.  If you are not present you can pick up your item at Carefor on Cecelia Street in Pembroke
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4th Annual Zombie Thrill Run

Join in our “Spooktacular” 4th Annual “Zombie Thrill Run”

  • Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016
  • Time: 2km runs starts at 9:30AM
  • Place: Start line- Kiwanis Walk Way

This year the event will be in support of Carefor’s NEW 55 bed mental health wing.   We’re excited about our new scary route along our Kiwanis Walk Way.   If you dare, you can participate in our 2km family trick or treat run with the whole family or brave it alone in our 5 or 10Km timed runs.

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Pembroke’s Zombie Thrill Run from 2013 to 2015

2015 Zombie Thrill Run Success Spooktacular

The First Annual Zombie Thrill Run (2013)

We started on this journey in 2013. It was our 1st Zombie Thrill Run in support of breast cancer research. We weren’t sure what to expect but as the word got out in the Ottawa Valley, it was no surprise that out first Zombie Thrill run brought in over $18,000 for breast cancer research. Participants, volunteers and sponsors really stepped up with frightening Zombie costumes, unimaginable time dedication and genuine commitment to the cause.

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Fall 2015: What’s Happening at The Pembroke Fitness Centre

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The 3rd Annual Zombie Thrill Run in support of Breast Cancer Research is set for Saturday October 31st at the Best Western Pembroke Inn and Conference Centre.

Our spooktacular event features 3 frightening runs:

  • 2 km family trick or treat walk/ run,
  • 5 and 10 km timed walk/ run.

Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, 1st place, 2nd place & 3rd place for most money raised, 1st fastest female and male runner in the 5k and 10 k.Learn More »Fall 2015: What’s Happening at The Pembroke Fitness Centre

2nd Annual Zombie Thrill Run 2014

Zombie Thrill Run in Memory of Robyn Gravel

2014 Second Annual Zombie Thrill Run Schedule

In Support of Breast Cancer Research

Last year the Pembroke Fitness Centre and BEST WESTERN Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre hosted the first annual Zombie Thrill Run. With the help of staff, community members and participants the event raised $21,500 for breast cancer research. It was a lot of fun as you can see by last year’s photo gallery and video.

We hope to exceed the results of last year’s Thrill Run with local coverage from news media, Radio advertising and plenty of Zombies talking to new Zombies.

Listen to our Radio Ad


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The 1st Annual Zombie Thrill Run

2013 Zombie Thrill Run Photo Gallery

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As you’ve probably heard through the grapevine BEST WESTERN Pembroke Inn & Conference centre hosted the first Zombie Thrill Run on Sunday, Oct 26, 2013.

When all was said and done, the event raised over $18,000 for breast cancer. It was a HUGE success with plenty of participation from local businesses and residents.

For the many people we have spoken to that missed the event, we decided to post a photo gallery of images that will give you a better understanding of this fun-filled day.

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Best Western Pembroke Inn 2013 Zombie Thrillrun a Huge Success

Zombie ThrillRun-2013

Pembroke’s 1st Annual Zombie Thrillrun Raises over $18,000

 

Our first annual “Zombie Thrill Run” in support of Breast Cancer was a HUGE SUCCESS!

Over 350 participants raised over $18,000.00 with auction and coffee money still to be tallied. For the first Zombie Thrillrun all expectations have been exceeded. It was a wonderful, fun filled day for the un-dead.

  • The support we had from the community was overwhelming!
  • The media we received for the event was fantastic.
  • The volunteers and Zombies were outstanding.

Our event has received nothing but positive feedback from the participants, volunteers and spectators.
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