Photos: Shambling undead spook joggers at DFW Zombie Run in Fort Worth

There was even a 2-year-old zombie.

Photo by Alexandra Olivia

Mother and daughter Amy and Katie Pool from Fort Worth celebrate Katie's 16th birthday. Katie's last flag was swiped moments later, less than 100 feet from the finish line at the Zombie Run at Gateway Park in Fort Worth.

FORT WORTH — Volunteers covered in fake blood and scabs hid behind bushes in the trails of Gateway Park in Fort Worth Saturday morning, ready to scare the bejeezus out of runners carefully guarding their flags at the DFW Zombie Run.

Runners started with four flags, and by the end of the race, if they had flags remaining, they were considered "alive" and eligible for prizes, like a TV or Kindle Fire. Runners who still had flags were subjected to scares and taunts from the zombies lurking around the park until they reached the finish line.

Organizers expected about 100 people, but 400 registered, said organizer Clarissa Lott. A portion of proceeds will go toward Tarrant Area Food Bank and Austism Speaks.

"We're trying to scare some people and do some good at the same time," Lott said.