3RD Annual
3rd Annual Viking 5k
3rd Annual Viking 5k is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Fort Walton Beach, FL, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for our 3rd Annual “Viking 5K Run/Walk”!!
This will be a fun event for the whole family that is a stroller friendly, fast and flat course!
Info: 8:00am Saturday August 1, 2026 Come out and join us for the 3rd Annual Viking 5K supporting the FWBHS Football Team. Be sure and stay after the race for the awesome Post-Race picnic.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Destin Ft Walton Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Walton Beach, FL
City Elevation
0 ft
Nearest Airport
VPS
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
PNS
Pensacola International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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33
Days to train
- Race
- 3rd Annual Viking 5k
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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3rd Annual Viking 5k
Aug 1, 2026