How to make a fun run more exciting... Put some zombies in it! Oh yes, this fun run has zombies that chase you or surprise you, giving you that extra burst of energy to sprint forward! Outbreak Manila has taken place in various locations to fit the zombie theme, including the outskirts of Nuvali (for that isolated wilderness feel), an empty amusement park (Enchanted Kingdom at night), and the historical walls of Intramuros (My favorite! Intramuros gave it an extra creepy atmosphere). They also hire professional actors and hosts to dress up in military attire and get the audience into the Zombie Apocalypse atmosphere. Don't worry though, no one actually gets bitten! Contact is strictly forbidden in Outbreak Manila. Runners have 3 red flags attached to a belt around their waist which signifies their health. The zombies pull these from the runners when they "attack", so it's basically a glorified patintero game with guys in zombie makeup. When your red flags are all gone that means you're dead, but you can still finish the run - you just don't get the bragging rights that you survived. Fast runners that finish within the top 40 get a medal. Recent Outbreak runs have taken the game forward and included some role-playing elements into it, like certain objectives for the runners, recurring characters, and continuing storylines. You're also encouraged to come in costume too! I've seen people run in full airsoft gear, bathrobes, office attire, historical costumes, and even a group dressed up as plants (Plants versus Zombies, hehehe!). This is definitely a fun run unlike any other! :) read more

Joining the Outbreak Manila run in Enchanted Kingdom was a very memorable experience for me. Really and truly. I'm not one to participate in runs or marathons as I prefer to walk briskly or do light jogging for exercise, but this one seemed special as it would involve zombies! Ooooohh. So interesting. So off my friends and I went to do the run and man did I have a blast. I did more of a walk than a run and was scared in random places by zombies. I had so much fun and I remember taking pictures with some of the zombies to commemorate my time there. Can't wait for the next event! Props to Outbreak Manila on their marvelous, brilliant activity! TRIVIA: These are the same guys behind Breakout Manila. :) read more