The Viking Dash 5k

🏃‍♂️ The Viking Dash 5K Overview

CANCELED: Unfortunately, due to the lack of sign ups this year, the race will be canceled. Join us at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 14th, for the 3rd annual Viking Dash 5K Run/Walk.

📍 Race Details

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Location: 2 School Street, Ripley, WV
• URL: The Viking Dash 5K
• Time: 9:00 am

👟 Course Information

Whether you are a walker, new runner, or have been running for a long time, please join us as we share our love for running with you! This course is what some runners may call "fast." The race will start in the back parking lot of Ripley High School, run behind Ripley City Park, loop throughout the avenues and finish on the track. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Ripley High School Track & Field teams.

🏆 Awards

• Categories: 1st Place Overall Male and Female
• Top Finishers: Top two males and females in each age category
• Duplicate Awards: There will be no duplicate awards
• Award Ceremony: Awards will be right after completion of the race

👶 Age Groups

• 12 and under
• 13-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 51-59
• 60+

💰 Registration Information

• Pre-registration: $30
• Race Day Registration: $30
• T-shirt Guarantee: Race day t-shirt will be guaranteed if registered by March 4th at midnight.
• Online Registration: (Race day registration will be available, BUT online registration is greatly encouraged!)