The apocalypse runs north

Zombies wait for runners participating in the Apocalypse Runs North 5K to arrive on the soccer field at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2014. The runners’ goal was to make it across the field without having their flag captured by a zombie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

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The apocalypse runs north

A zombie attaches captured flags around his wrist at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2014. As runners dashed across the field, zombies chased them and attempted to snatch their remaining flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

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The apocalypse runs north

A zombie chases children at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2014. The Apocalypse Runs North 5K allowed Airmen and their families to participate as either zombies or runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

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The apocalypse runs north

A runner carries a child away from a zombie at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2014. The runners’ goal was to make it across the field without having their flag captured by a zombie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)

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The apocalypse runs north

Published Sept. 2, 2014
By Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen and their families participate in the Apocalypse Runs North 5K at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 30, 2014. The race took place at several locations across base. Runners had to complete obstacles at each location, and finish the race, while avoiding having their flags captured by zombies. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Sahara L. Fales)