2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series
- Date Sun 28th June 2026 - Sun 27th December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting season of fitness and competition at the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series! Kicking off on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg, Pinellas, this virtual event invites participants from around the globe to showcase their Nordic walking skills. Throughout the season, which runs until December 27, 2026, athletes will tackle multiple official 5K stages, submitting their results online to earn a spot in the NWANA competition record.
Whether you're an elite competitor aiming for times under 33 minutes or a dedicated walker looking to achieve your personal best, this series has a place for everyone. Each performance is classified into various levels, allowing participants to compete at their own pace while accumulating points for the season standings. Experience the thrill of racing against the clock while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Nordic walkers. Grab your poles, lace up your shoes, and join the fun in this unique celebration of fitness and community!
Whether you're an elite competitor aiming for times under 33 minutes or a dedicated walker looking to achieve your personal best, this series has a place for everyone. Each performance is classified into various levels, allowing participants to compete at their own pace while accumulating points for the season standings. Experience the thrill of racing against the clock while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow Nordic walkers. Grab your poles, lace up your shoes, and join the fun in this unique celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
2026 NWANA OPEN 5K NORDIC WALKING SERIES
The 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series is a virtual competition series organized by the Nordic Walking Association of North America.
The Series is open worldwide and consists of multiple official 5K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 5K Nordic Walking effort during each stage, submit their result online, and receive an approved result that becomes part of the official NWANA competition record.
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PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Every approved 5K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 33:00
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 35:00
PERFORMANCE under 37:00
COMPETITIVE under 40:00
OPEN 40:00+
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HOW IT WORKS
A Performance Level is assigned separately to every approved result. An athlete may therefore compete in different Performance Levels during the same season as performance changes.
Men and women are ranked separately within each Performance Level. LEVEL PLACE shows the athletes position within their Performance Level and gender for that stage.
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SEASON STANDINGS
Approved results earn points within the athletes Performance Level and gender. Because each result is classified independently, an athlete may accumulate points in more than one Performance Level during the season.
If athletes are tied on season points within the same Performance Level and gender, the faster approved result is used as the tie-breaker.
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STRICT TIME BOUNDARIES
All UNDER standards are strict. The result must be faster than the listed time to qualify for that level.
For 5K, 32:59 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 33:00 is classified in High Performance.
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OFFICIAL RESULT REQUIREMENTS
This is an official results-based competition series, not a flexible activity challenge. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks.
Nordic Walking poles are required for official Nordic Walking results.
The 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series is a virtual competition series organized by the Nordic Walking Association of North America.
The Series is open worldwide and consists of multiple official 5K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 5K Nordic Walking effort during each stage, submit their result online, and receive an approved result that becomes part of the official NWANA competition record.
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PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Every approved 5K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 33:00
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 35:00
PERFORMANCE under 37:00
COMPETITIVE under 40:00
OPEN 40:00+
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HOW IT WORKS
A Performance Level is assigned separately to every approved result. An athlete may therefore compete in different Performance Levels during the same season as performance changes.
Men and women are ranked separately within each Performance Level. LEVEL PLACE shows the athletes position within their Performance Level and gender for that stage.
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SEASON STANDINGS
Approved results earn points within the athletes Performance Level and gender. Because each result is classified independently, an athlete may accumulate points in more than one Performance Level during the season.
If athletes are tied on season points within the same Performance Level and gender, the faster approved result is used as the tie-breaker.
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STRICT TIME BOUNDARIES
All UNDER standards are strict. The result must be faster than the listed time to qualify for that level.
For 5K, 32:59 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 33:00 is classified in High Performance.
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OFFICIAL RESULT REQUIREMENTS
This is an official results-based competition series, not a flexible activity challenge. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks.
Nordic Walking poles are required for official Nordic Walking results.
Races
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2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - June 28, 2026
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - July 26, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - August 30, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - September 27, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - October 25, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - November 29, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series - December 27, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 5K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected.
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