Viking Run
MAY
2
2026
The Viking Run is a festive community event in San Francisco featuring 5K and 2K runs for all ages, plus kids' dashes. It includes a post-race fair with live music, games, and a creative Viking costume contest. All participants receive a medal.
Sat 2 May 2026
5 kilometers
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Event Details
The Viking Run is a community event that takes place in San Francisco. The run starts at the intersection of John F. Kennedy (JFK) Drive and Stow Lake Drive. It is scheduled for a Saturday in early May.
Distances and Categories
The event features runs and dashes for a wide range of ages.
- 5K run/walk for adults, seniors (65+ years), and youth (ages 6-14, with separate categories for ages 11-14 and 6-10).
- 2K run/walk for adults, seniors (65+ years), and youth (ages 6-14, with separate categories for ages 11-14 and 6-10).
- Kids Dash 200 yards for children aged 4-7.
- Kids Dash 80 yards for children aged 2-3. All participants receive a medal. Prizes are awarded for the fastest runners in the 5K and 2K youth categories.
Additional Activities
The event includes a post-race fair with games, live music, food vendors, and an awards ceremony. A costume contest is held for the most creative individual and team Viking outfits, with awards for the best costumes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
5 km
5k - Adults (& Youth 15+ Years)
5 km
5k - Youth (11 - 14 Years Old)
5 km
5k Youth (6 - 10 Years Old)
5 km
Seniors 65+ Years - 5k
Seniors 65+ Years - 2k
2k Youth (6 - 10 Years Old)
2k Youth (11 - 14 Years Old)
2k - Adults (& Youth 15+ Years)
Kids Dash 200 Yd (4-7 Years Old)
Kids Dash 80 Yd (2-3 Years Old)
