Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
Join us for the Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run. This is a 5K.
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.
If you registered online check in at the park as well between 6:45-7:15 am.
Race start time is 7:30 am.
Registration cost is $35 + processing fee online.
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.
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Thorsby Exp Stn, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Thorsby, AL
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run?
- Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run is a running race held in Thorsby, Alabama on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Thorsby, Alabama at 9017 Franklin Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run
Sep 26, 2026