Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08) 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Feb 20.
- 5K: $30 until Feb 20.
- Half Marathon: $65 until Feb 20.
Online registration closes Feb 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Charlotte runs 2:08:22, about 9:48 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:12 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28267
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results (US Road Running Timer) for Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:43 or better, the top quarter in 31:02, and half the field in 36:14; the last tenth came in after 2:08:06.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 57:04 or better, the top quarter in 57:47, and half the field in 1:03:07; the last tenth came in after 1:10:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 36:14 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 22 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08) 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 28 to 27 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:46 to 36:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 (-4%) | 36:14 | under 26:43 | 25:53 |
| 2025 | 28 | 34:46 | under 26:21 | 22:55 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 20 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28267Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 20, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (08)?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in North Carolina ($65).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 27 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:14 and the winner ran 25:53.
- Where does it start?
- 9729 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28267.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground across from Mallard Creek Elementary School.
The course has a hill at the start/finish.
5K & 10K Course (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289
The course is an out and back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
Half Marathon Course (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408
The course is an out and back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
View Race Information on US Road Running