Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Viking 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon taking place in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, February 21, 2026! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:30 AM, starting at the scenic Mallard Creek Playground, conveniently located across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. Runners can choose from three exhilarating race distances: the 5K, which is a single loop of 3.11 miles, the 10K, which doubles the fun with two loops, or the challenging Half Marathon, covering a total of 13.1 miles with four loops.
Participants will enjoy a well-marked out-and-back course featuring a hill at the start and finish, adding an extra thrill to your race experience. Don’t forget that packet pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the start, so arrive early to get ready for an unforgettable day of running, camaraderie, and celebration. All registrants will receive a finisher medal, and there's even a contest for the best costume! Join us for a day filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit in beautiful Charlotte!
Participants will enjoy a well-marked out-and-back course featuring a hill at the start and finish, adding an extra thrill to your race experience. Don’t forget that packet pickup begins 30 minutes prior to the start, so arrive early to get ready for an unforgettable day of running, camaraderie, and celebration. All registrants will receive a finisher medal, and there's even a contest for the best costume! Join us for a day filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit in beautiful Charlotte!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground across from Mallard Creek Elementary School.
The course has a hill at the start/finish.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289
The course is an out and back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408
The course is an out and back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground across from Mallard Creek Elementary School.
The course has a hill at the start/finish.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289
The course is an out and back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408
The course is an out and back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, 28267, NC, United States
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