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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Viking Fest Road Race

A waterfront 5-miler that opens Poulsbo's Viking Fest, the 'Little Norway' town's celebration with a lutefisk-eating contest and Viking parade.

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Iconic tradition · Poulsbo, WA

Viking Fest Road Race is a landmark running tradition in Poulsbo, Washington, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, May 16, 2026; next date TBA
Start 9:00 AM
Viking Fest Saturday, mid-May
Where
Historic Downtown Poulsbo
18825 Anderson Pkwy NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370 · Kitsap
Directions
Entry
5 mile $30-$40; 1 mile $20-$30
Register
Organized by
Poulsbo Parks & Recreation
49th annual in 2026
Official siteRegisterDirections

What to expect

  • Scandinavian festival
  • waterfront
  • kids dash
  • lutefisk-eating contest nearby

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 16, 2026

  • Sat, May 16, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Poulsbo Parks & Recreation's race, held for nearly 50 years, runs the morning of Viking Fest Saturday before the pancake breakfast crowds, carnival and afternoon parade.

The run

Distances
5 miles, 1 mile, Kids dash
Occasion
Viking Fest (Norwegian Constitution Day)
Season
Spring
Benefits
Poulsbo Parks & Recreation programs

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.