Green Park Viking Dash

St. Louis, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Green Park Viking Dash - April 18, 2026

The Green Park Viking Dash takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Saint Louis, MO, with the event base at Green Park Lutheran School (4248 Green Park Road, 63125). The event includes the following distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1 Mile Run/Walk

Both races start and finish at Green Park Lutheran School. The 5K follows a course through nearby neighborhoods and uses part of Grant's Trail. The 1-mile route stays within the nearby neighborhood. Proceeds benefit Green Park Lutheran School's Viking Village.

Registration, awards and logistics

Registration fees change by date: 5K : $30 through January 31, $35 until March 15, $40 until race day; 1 Mile : $20 through January 31, $25 until March 15, $30 until race day. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by March 15; limited sizes may be available on race day. Packet pickup and onsite registration will be available on race day. On-site parking is planned and an on-site parking map is provided; additional parking with shuttles may be available and will be confirmed before the event.

All participants receive a medal upon completion. Individual awards will be given to top male and female finishers overall and to first place in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk
1 Mile Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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