Run Like a Viking Virtual Challenge 5K/10K/Half Marathon
About this race
From September 1-30, let the Museum inspire you to keep moving and remain active, while having fun with your friends and family! Participants can choose between a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon challenge race. International participation is encouraged! Because this race is virtual, you can walk with your family, run with your friends, or pound the pavement solo anywhere in the world. Starting August 1, log your miles as you run outside, walk on a treadmill, bike, kayak, skateboard—whatever way you move counts toward your mileage. Bonus points if you do it while dressed like a Viking! All entrants will receive a custom Run Like A Viking T-shirt (sizes ranging from s-xxxl, while supplies last), racing bib, two (2) general admission tickets (expire August 2026)! For more information about the National Nordic Museum please visit www.nordicmuseum.org.
**Packet Pick Up/Mailing: If you select to pick up your packets from the Museum, please allow three business days before coming in. Race packets can be picked up from the Visitor Services desk during normal Museum operating hours (Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm). If you selected to have your race packet shipped, please allow a few days for delivery.
RACE WEBSITE: Additional race information can be found at http://nordicmuseum.org/runlikeaviking
Join fellow runners on August 1, 2024 for the Run Like a Viking Virtual Challenge 5K/10K/Half Marathon. It's a fantastic 8K, 16.1K, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Seattle.
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Virtual 5K Run/Walk Challenge
Virtual 10K Run/Walk Challenge
Virtual 1/2 Run/Walk Challenge
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Seattle in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Seattle
Run Like a Viking Virtual Challenge 5K/10K/Half Marathon takes place in Seattle, Washington, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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