Viking Fest Road Race

About the Event

The annual Viking Fest Road Race is returning to downtown Poulsbo — and this year, it’s about more than just crossing the finish line!
Hosted by Poulsbo Parks and Recreation, the Viking Fest Road Race serves as a community fundraiser supporting more than 1,200 local programs offered each year. Proceeds from the race directly fund free senior fitness classes, adaptive trikes for inclusive recreation, youth sports, arts and culture programming, community events like our Summer Concert Series and Spooktacular, and improvements to Poulsbo’s parks and trails.

This race is a celebration of community! Every registration is an investment in programs that keep Poulsbo active, inclusive, and connected.

Participants can choose from multiple race options including a 5-Mile or 1-Mile Run along Poulsbo’s scenic waterfront. For those unable to attend in person, a Virtual Viking Fest Road Race 5K (VVFRR 5K) option allows supporters to complete their miles anytime, anywhere — walking, running, biking, or swimming — while still contributing to the cause.

Every registration dollar stays local, strengthening recreational access for people of all ages and abilities.

The Viking Fest Road Race continues to be a beloved tradition during Viking Fest weekend, bringing families, athletes, and neighbors together in celebration of health, heritage, and community pride.

Registration is now open! For more information or to sign up, visit [link].

5 mile- $30 until 4/14, then $40 until registration ends
1 mile- $20 until 4/14, then $30 until registration ends
Virtual race (medal included)- $40 until 4/14, then $45 until registration ends
T-shirt- $15

Coming from out of town? Check out the full Viking Fest weekend details: http://vikingfest.org/.

Races Offered

Virtual 5K

May 01, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$40.00

1 Mile

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:00

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$20.00

5 Mile

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Poulsbo.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.8° / 19.5°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 17.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.7 /

water_drop 71.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.8° / 19.5°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 17.4°

air 7.7 km/h

water_drop 71.9%

About Poulsbo

Learn more about the host city, Poulsbo.

Poulsbo is a city on Kitsap Peninsula in the Puget Sound of Washington state. Known as "Little Norway," Poulsbo was settled in 1892 by Norwegian loggers, farmers and fishermen who likened the fjord-cut landscape to their homeland. Front Street is lined with dozens of quaint and colorful shops offering Scandinavian gifts, fine art, fashions and antiques.