Running Dead Zombie 5K in Salem

Zombies were on the loose Saturday night in Salem for the Running Dead Zombie 5K. Zombies Elizabeth Wahlman of Medford, left, Jennifer LoSciuto of Medford, center, and Neil Blane of Somerville posed for a photo before the race.

Jane Kennick admired her make-up before the race.

Richard Tabbut of Beverly had his photo taken before the race.

Mary Luchi of Great Barrington held 10-month-old Aero H. before the race.

Race director Adam Fitch of Salem instructed other zombies on the race course before running himself.

Race director Adam Fitch of Salem led other zombies onto the course before the race.

Liane Toupin, left, and Megan Burke, both of Prospect, Conn. skippped along the race course.

Zombies Liane Toupin of Prospect, Conn, left, race director Adam Fitch of Salem, center, and Megan Burke of Prospect, Conn., right, goofed around on the race course.

Zombie Jordan Rogers of Norwood scared runners on the race course.

Zombie Jordan Rogers of Norwood scared runners on the race course.

Zombie Jordan Rogers of Norwood, far left, scared runners on the race course.

Zombies Connor Mackinnon of Manchester, N.H., left, and Mary Luchi of Great Barrington waited for runners.

Zombie Mary Luchi of Great Barrington scared runners and grabbed their red flags.

Runner David Lee barely escaped the hands of Zombies Mary Luchi, left, and Connor Mackinnon, right.

Runner Mary Macklin barely escaped the hands of Zombies Mary Luchi, left, and Connor Mackinnon, right.

Zombie Laura Giuliano of Lexington scared runners.