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.
Award Ceremonies will be as follows: 5K: 10:00 am 10K: 10:30 am Awards will be presented to the following: 5K Top Overall (M & F) Top Masters (40 & Over) - (M & F) Top 3 – Following Age Groups (M & F) 10 & Under 11 – 15 16 – 19 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 & Over 10K Top Overall (M & F) Top Masters (40 & Over) - (M & F) Top 3 – Following Age Groups (M & F) 19 & Under 20 – 29 30 – 39 40 – 49 50 – 59 60 – 69 70 & Over
5K: T-Shirt
10K: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $40.00 | Nov 1 | Dec 31 |
| $50.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 18 | |
| $60.00 | Mar 19 | Mar 20 | |
| 10K | $50.00 | Nov 1 | Dec 31 |
| $60.00 | Jan 1 | Mar 18 | |
| $70.00 | Mar 19 | Mar 20 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 59:14 | 40:10 |
| 2025 | 58 | 55:40 | 40:15 |
| 2024 | 50 | 57:24 | 35:10 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 122 | 35:10 | 21:14 |
| 2025 | 114 | 32:58 | 18:14 |
| 2024 |
Interested in this race?
Race Day Packet Pick-up Only Location: West Pinehurst Community Park 861 Chicken Plant Rd. - Pinehurst, NC 28374 Dates & Times: Saturday, March 20th: 7:30am - 8:30am *Online registration is available until 8:00am on race morning.
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| 32:27 |
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