2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K
- Date
- September 7, 2026
- Distance
- 2026 WWU ViKing 5K
From the Organizer
Run, Walk, Swim, Bike, Hike, Crawl, Kayak and more!
WWU wants to see you get out and explore!
Wherever you are, whatever you like to do,
We want to see you become active too.
Join us anytime between September 7th -September 20th and complete a 5K.
Join the Western community for a fun, active opportunity to support the WWU Alumni Scholarship Fund, and win prizes!
You will have 2 weeks, between September 7th - September 20th to complete 5 kilometres (3.1 miles), in any location and format you choose! Get started:
1. Register. You will receive a custom race bib to print out at home! Take a picture with your bib, and email it to alumni@wwu.edu with your name and where you finished your 5K.
All registrants will receive an exclusive 2026 Viking 5K t-shirt!! The t-shirt will be mailed after September 21st.
2. Invite friends to join you, share this invitation, within and beyond the Western community!
3. Complete your race. Submit your results by email or online, with or without a time included.
4. WIN! There are 2 opportunities to win a prize giveaway. Enter yourself in one or both! All participants who upload their results via the RunSignUp platform will be entered into a random drawing for a giveaway! All participants who submit a photo to alumni@wwu.edu of them with their bib including their name and location they completed their 5K will also be entered into a random drawing for giveaway!
Help raise support for Student Scholarships. Invite others to support the Fund. 100% of every dollar raised through your registration fee and fundraising will go to a Scholarship Fund!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K?
- 2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K is a running event held in Bellingham, WA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K?
- Monday, September 7, 2026 in Bellingham, WA at Wherever you get active!, Bellingham, WA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K
Sep 7, 2026