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Saturday, September 25th, 2027
9017 Franklin Street, Thorsby AL
5K
66–85°F · low rain risk
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2025
65–83°F
dry
2024
67–78°F
dry
2023
71–88°F
dry
2022
64–82°F
dry
2021
56–80°F
dry
2020
62–82°F
dry
2019
74–94°F
dry
2018
72–81°F
rain
2017
68–88°F
dry
2016
72–92°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 25
Cloudy · 59–84°F
Saturday, Sep 25starts near 59°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph
About this race
Join us for the Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run. This is a 5K.
This is an unofficial timed race. This race is a fundraiser for the Thorsby Swedish Festival Organization.
Register here online or register the day of. Registration time the day of is 6:45-7:15 am at Richard Wood Park in Thorsby, AL. Please do not be late!
If you registered online check in at the park as well between 6:45-7:15 am. Please do not be late!
Race start time is 7:30 am.
Registration cost for the 5k is $35 + processing fee online.
No refunds are given if you do not show up for the race and you will not receive your festival t-shirt.
Wear your best Viking Wear if you'd like!
All runners will receive a free festival t-shirt. You must be registered by Sept. 20 to receive a t-shirt.
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