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
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Viking 5K and 10K in beautiful Akron, PA, on Saturday, February 21, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM, offering runners a chance to tackle both a scenic 5K and a challenging 10K course. The race features a well-maintained paved route that promises a fantastic experience for participants of all levels.
Runners can look forward to an out-and-back course where the 5K consists of two loops and the 10K spans four. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which starts at 7:30 AM and concludes just before the race begins. With a generous time limit of 2 hours to complete the courses, there's plenty of time to enjoy the thrill of the race and the camaraderie of fellow participants. Don't forget to dress to impress, as exciting prizes await for the best costumes! Join us in Akron for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Runners can look forward to an out-and-back course where the 5K consists of two loops and the 10K spans four. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup, which starts at 7:30 AM and concludes just before the race begins. With a generous time limit of 2 hours to complete the courses, there's plenty of time to enjoy the thrill of the race and the camaraderie of fellow participants. Don't forget to dress to impress, as exciting prizes await for the best costumes! Join us in Akron for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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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Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, 221 N 11th St, Akron, 17501, PA, United States
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