US Road Running - Gainesville

FEB

28

2026

Join the Viking 5K and 10K at Albert Ray Massey Park in Gainesville on February 28, 2026 for timed races on a scenic out and back loop. Expect medals, race shirts, fun costume contests and awards for top finishers.

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Gainesville, Florida

Registration

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Viking 5K & 10K, Gainesville, FL

The event is scheduled for February 28, 2026, at Albert Ray Massey (Westside) Park, 3100-3346 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605. The race offers timed running events over measured distances.

Distances

5K
10K

Course and format

The course is described as a 0.78 mile segment configured as an out-and-back of 1.56 miles. The 5K uses that segment two times and the 10K uses it four times. The event has a course time limit of 2 hours. A course route is available on MapMyRun.

Registration and event features

All runners must register via RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. Packet pickup is scheduled to begin and end shortly before the race. The event listing includes finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume category, series points, and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km

10k

5 km