Viking 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (08)
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Akron, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.80 - $49.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Viking 5K and 10K in Akron, PA, on Saturday, February 21, 2026! Kicking off at 8:00 AM, this exciting race features a scenic paved out-and-back course that is perfect for runners of all levels. Participants can choose between the 5K, which consists of two loops of the course, or the 10K, which includes four loops, allowing for a thrilling challenge.
Don’t forget to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes prior to the start. With a generous time limit of 2 hours, runners will have ample opportunity to enjoy the experience. Plus, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! Join the fun and camaraderie, and show off your creativity by participating in the best costume contest! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of running in Akron!
Don’t forget to arrive early for packet pickup, which begins 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes prior to the start. With a generous time limit of 2 hours, runners will have ample opportunity to enjoy the experience. Plus, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! Join the fun and camaraderie, and show off your creativity by participating in the best costume contest! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of running in Akron!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:00 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
This is a paved course.
Bathrooms are located at the pavilion by the starting line.
5K AND 10K COURSE (0.78M)
This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851148639
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6391058317
COURSE TIME LIMIT
2:00 hours.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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 8:00 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
This is a paved course.
Bathrooms are located at the pavilion by the starting line.
5K AND 10K COURSE (0.78M)
This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M)
The 5K does the out-and-back two times.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851148639
The 10K does the out-and-back four times.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6391058317
COURSE TIME LIMIT
2:00 hours.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.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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221 N 11th St, Akron, 17501, PA, United States
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