The annual Viking Fest Road Race is returning to downtown Poulsbo for the 49th time, and this year it’s about more than just crossing the finish line!
Run For Rec!
Running the Viking Fest Road Race means investing in your community!
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.
Every registration is an investment in programs that keep Poulsbo active, inclusive, and connected!
Make sure to check out our NEW Virtual 5K option for 2026!!
Countdown to Race Day!
Race Options and Pricing
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 option allows supporters to complete their miles anytime, anywhere — walking, running, biking, or swimming — while still contributing to the cause.
5 mile: $30 until 4/14, then $40 until registration ends on 5/15
1 mile: $20 until 4/14, then $30 until registration ends on 5/15
Virtual 5K (medal included): $40 until registration ends on 5/15
Exclusive 2026 Road Race T-shirt: $15-$18
Every registration dollar stays local, strengthening recreational access for people of all ages and abilities!
2026 Virtual Viking Fest 5K
Can’t make race day? You can still make an impact.
The 2026 Virtual Viking Fest 5K lets you support your community on your own schedule, your own route, and your own way. Walk along the waterfront, jog through your neighborhood, bike through a local park, or take your miles wherever life takes you. Whether you choose to walk, bike, run, or swim, every mile directly supports Poulsbo Parks & Recreation and helps keep Poulsbo active, inclusive, and connected!
You will have 2 weeks between May 1st and May 15th to complete 5 kilometres (3.1 miles), in any location and format you choose!
To get started:
1. Register. You will receive a custom race bib to print out at home!
All registrants will receive an exclusive VVFRR 5K medal!! Pick up your medal from the Rec Center anytime between May 18th and May 31st.
2. Invite friends to join you by sharing this invitation within and beyond the Poulsbo community!
3. Complete your race. Submit your results by email or online, with or without a time included. Take a picture with your bib and email it to parksrec@cityofpoulsbo.com with your name and where you finished your 5K. You can also share your journey on social media using the hashtag #VitrualVikingFestRoadRace2026 and tagging @PoulsboParksRec.
4. WIN! There are 2 opportunities to win a prize giveaway. Enter yourself in one or both! All participants who upload their results via the RunSignUp platform will be entered into a random drawing for a giveaway! All participants who submit a photo to parksrec@cityofpoulsbo.com of them with their bib including their name and location they completed their 5K will also be entered into a random drawing for giveaway!
