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Saturday, March 20th, 2027
West Pinehurst Community Park, Pinehurst NC
5K · 10K
44–65°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
38–72°F
dry
2025
53–73°F
rain
2024
42–70°F
dry
2023
29–53°F
dry
2022
48–63°F
dry
2021
35–53°F
dry
2020
64–81°F
dry
2019
36–46°F
dry
2018
40–68°F
rain
2017
35–64°F
dry
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About this race
The FINAL opportunity of the year to claim the title Viking and earn the Medal.
Are you prepared to face the Viking Challenge, where only the bold earn their legend?
Are you ready to join the ranks of the fastest-growing trail run saga in the nation?
Are you eager to seize one of the most epic finisher medals ever forged?
Then gather your courage and rally your fellow warriors—
for on Saturday, March 20th, 2027, the warriors of the realm will converge upon central North Carolina for the Pinehurst Viking Dash Trail Run.
10K Start Time: 9:00 am
5K Start Time: 9:05 am
Please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to ensure a smooth check-in.
Answer the call. Prove your might. Become part of the saga.
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