Sat, Feb 13, 2027

Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

New Hill, NC

Opens Nov 1, 2026Annual since at least 2019

5K10K

Entry is $45 now and rises to $55 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

The race runs through Harris Lake County Park, a county park setting that puts you on natural terrain rather than roads. The course is available in a shorter or longer option, so you can choose your distance based on where you are in your training.

Packet pickup is race-morning only, at the park itself, which keeps things simple. Registration stays open online into the morning, so last-minute sign-ups are possible. The start area and pickup are in the same place, so there is no extra driving once you arrive.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

95finishers

23:28winner

37:08median

1:08:57cutoff

Top 3: Lars Hagen (23:28) · Derek Creasy (23:38) · Dante Creasy (23:47)

10K · 2026 results

59finishers

38:59winner

59:05median

1:27:15cutoff

Top 3: Tristan Leone (38:59) · John Floyd (40:09) · Flevry Espinosa (42:00)

The Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/13/2027 10:05$45

10K2/13/2027 10:00$55

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Common Questions About the Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC

Will I finish last at the Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC a good first 5K?

It is a small race (95 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Viking Dash - Raleigh, NC?

The 5K winner ran 23:28 while the median finisher took 37:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.