Viking Dash

New Hill, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

The Viking Dash in Raleigh takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562. The event is a trail run that offers two distance options.

  • 5K
  • 10K

Registration fees listed in the event information are $45 for the 5K and $55 for the 10K. Entry fees increase after January 21, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST.

Medals and awards

Finishers of the 2026 races will receive a Viking Longship medal; the medals are described as 5 inches with a lanyard. Event awards will include knit socks with an updated color scheme and design. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female, the top masters male and female, and the top three males and females in each age group category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run or hike at Raven Rock State Park on January 4 with a 5 mile run, 5 mile untimed hike, or a challenging 25K. Expect scenic creekside single track, rocky technical sections, medals for all finishers, and limited spots and parking.

Run the Occoneechee Mountain Challenge 10 mile trail race on January 25 2026 in Hillsborough NC, starting at the Historic Speedway. Tackle single track climbs, scenic Riverwalk views and finish with chili while supporting local charities.

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Take on the TarDevil 30 Mile Bushwack, a gritty point to point training run between UNC and Duke that alternates direction each year. This unofficial fat ass outing offers a challenging, social endurance adventure for bold runners.