The Viking Dash

MAR

14

2026

Support local high school athletics at the Viking Dash 5k in Ripley. This event features a course that loops through the local avenues and finishes on the high school track.

Sat 14 Mar 2026

Ripley, West Virginia

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Viking Dash 5k is an annual running and walking event held in Ripley, West Virginia. The event features a single distance for participants:

5 km Run/Walk

The course begins in the back parking lot of Ripley High School. From there, it leads participants behind Ripley City Park and through a loop of the local avenues. The race concludes with a finish on the school track. The route is characterized by a surface and layout that some participants describe as fast.

Proceeds from the event go toward supporting the Ripley High School Track & Field teams. Awards are presented after the event to the first-place overall male and female participants, as well as the top two finishers in various age categories. These categories range from 12 and under to 60 and over.

While the event was scheduled for March 14, 2026, the organizers have announced a cancellation for this specific year. Participants usually have the option of pre-registration or registering on the day of the event, with event shirts provided to those who meet specific registration deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run