S1·E98 Mystery Zombie Race

Episode recap

Running Man Season 1, Episode 98, titled “Mystery Zombie Race,” aired as part of the long‑running Korean variety series that pits its regular cast against one another in a succession of games and missions [2]. The episode did not feature any external guests, focusing entirely on the core members of the show [TMDB synopsis]. Production took place at Tesco Home plus Academy, a facility located on Muuido Island in the Jung District of Incheon [TMDB synopsis].

As with other installments of the series, the members were divided into competing teams and tasked with completing a series of challenges designed around the episode’s zombie motif. The central premise revolved around a “mystery” race in which participants had to navigate obstacles while evading or confronting simulated zombie threats, a concept suggested by the episode’s title. The setting at Tesco Home plus Academy provided ample indoor and outdoor space for the staged course, allowing the cast to engage in physical activity, strategic maneuvering, and comedic interaction that are hallmarks of the program’s format.

Throughout the broadcast, the regular cast members employed their characteristic humor and teamwork while attempting to out‑run one another and solve the mystery element embedded in the race. The absence of guest participants meant that the focus remained on the established dynamics among the regulars, highlighting their competitive spirit and camaraderie. The episode concluded with the determination of a winning team or individual, followed by the customary wrap‑up where the hosts reflected on the challenges faced, awarded prizes, and delivered the final comedic commentary that caps each Running Man episode.

Overall, “Mystery Zombie Race” adhered to the series’ established structure of combining physical competition, themed missions, and light‑hearted banter, all set against the backdrop of the Tesco Home plus Academy location in Incheon, while delivering a zombie‑themed twist that distinguished it within the first season’s lineup.