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Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
5K
Price
$35
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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. 

 

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Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run$35

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.

Sunrise 6:38 AMSunset 6:40 PMDaylight 12h 1m

Host City

About Thorsby, AL

Nearest Airport

BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 45 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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Race
Thorsby Swedish Festival Viking Run
Date
September 26, 2026

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About This Sport

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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

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