FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

2 Ways To Participate

• Survivor: Navigate through Zombie infected Evacuation Zone.
• Walker: Embrace the inevitable and become one of the undead.

Course Information

The average time of completion is 35-45 minutes.

The Walking Dead Escape is not a race. No one is timed, and you are not required to run, but the slow usually die for a reason.

Be prepared to climb, crawl, and slide.

Depending on the encountered Walker, you may need to move briskly or lightly jog in an effort to avoid infection.

You will not be disqualified if you cannot complete an obstacle.

The course has been specifically designed for participants with a wide range of abilities. Each obstacle is created to include an “easier route” for participants with limited physical abilities.

The Evacuation Route will feature multiple obstacles such as cargo nets and barricades.

There are water stations on course.

General Participant Rules

• Minimum Age to Participate
• All Walkers and Survivors under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian present to sign a waiver form on race day. Should participants under 16 not have a form of photo ID, Parent/Guardian photo ID will be accepted.
• Walker tickets are available through online registration only. Walk-up purchases of Walker tickets will not be available on the day of the event.
• On the day of the event, Survivors and Walkers are expected to provide photo ID only. There are no hard tickets or confirmation printouts necessary.
• All participants are expected to be respectful, safe, and courteous on and off the course. The course was designed to create a fun experience; common sense applies.
• Absolutely no weapons allowed (real or otherwise).
• Costumes are allowed.
• Sensible footwear applies - close-toed shoes/sneakers strongly suggested.
• No handheld devices (cameras, video cameras, water bottles, etc.) are allowed on the course.
• Go-pro cams are allowed.
• All registrations are final with no refunds.
• All decisions by officials are final and binding.
• Any Participant who does not comply with the aforementioned rules will be banned from participation.

Survivor Rules

• Survivors are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to their wave times in order to register.
• The goal of the Survivor is to make it to the Evacuation Zone without any contact with Walkers as the Government believes infection can be spread by touch.
• We ask that Survivors do not “fight back” should you come in contact with a Walker. There is no point - you’re doomed anyways.
• Government Scientists will be waiting at the Evacuation Zone to perform a highly confidential scan to determine whether or not participants have been infected by the virus.
• If you come in contact with a Walker during the course, you will still be able to complete the course in its entirety.
• You must start with your registered Evacuation wave time in order to participate.
• Survivors must be 14 years of age on the date of the event to participate - no exceptions.
• Any Participant who does not comply with the aforementioned rules will be banned from participation.

Walker Rules

• The goal of the Walker is to haunt your assigned grounds as brutally and as brainlessly and brutally as possible.
• All Walkers receive professional makeup and training prior to their shift.
• Walkers must arrive 2 hours prior to their registered wave time for registration, makeup and training. No exceptions for late arrivals.
• Walkers will receive further instruction on what to wear, etc. via email correspondence from The Walking Dead Escape officials within a week of the event. This information is proprietary to Walkers prior to the event as to surprise and scare Survivors as much as possible.
• You must start with your registered shift in order to participate.
• Walkers must be 14 years of age on the date of the event to participate - no exceptions.
• Walkers can keep their makeup on after finishing their shift.
• Any Walker who does not comply with the aforementioned rules will be banned from participation.

Registration and Refund Policies

• All entries are final with no refunds.
• This rule applies for Survivors and Walkers.

Waiver

• Waivers will be available on Evacuation day during registration.
• Waivers must be signed and turned in at registration before Walkers and Survivors can participate.

Location

• Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
  12th Ave New York, NY

Contact The Walking Dead Escape

Due to the overwhelming number of participants, we conduct all communication through email. If you have a question that was not answered on the FAQ or Event page, please feel free to reach out to info@thewalkingdeadescape.com.

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