Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC
- Date
- March 20, 2027
- Distance
- Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 5K · Viking Dash - Pinehurst - 10K
From the Organizer
The FINAL opportunity of the year to claim the title Viking and earn the Medal.
Are you prepared to face the Viking Challenge, where only the bold earn their legend?
Are you ready to join the ranks of the fastest-growing trail run saga in the nation?
Are you eager to seize one of the most epic finisher medals ever forged?
Then gather your courage and rally your fellow warriors—
for on Saturday, March 20th, 2027, the warriors of the realm will converge upon central North Carolina for the Pinehurst Viking Dash Trail Run.
10K Start Time: 9:00 am
5K Start Time: 9:05 am
Please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to ensure a smooth check-in.
Answer the call. Prove your might. Become part of the saga.
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
67°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage Wtp, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pinehurst, NC
Population
17,992
as of 2023
Elevation
509 ft
Nearest Airport
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field · 36 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
285
Days to train
- Race
- Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC?
- Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC is a running race held in Pinehurst, North Carolina on March 20, 2027. 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 Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027 in Pinehurst, North Carolina at West Pinehurst Community Park, Pinehurst, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Viking Dash - Pinehurst, NC
Mar 20, 2027