Viking Family & Friends Mile 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Start time
- 4:15 PM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Forest Grove, Oregon
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Mile Boys & Girls 5th Grade and Under | Kids | Oct 21, 20264:15 PM | $10 | – |
| Middle School Girls | – | Oct 21, 20264:30 PM | $10 | – |
| Middle School Boys | – | Oct 21, 20264:45 PM | $10 | – |
| Mile Open Race | 1 Mile | Oct 21, 20266:15 PM | $10 | – |
| Mile Walk/Jog | 1 Mile | Oct 21, 20266:30 PM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $10 until Oct 22.
Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Youth Mile Boys & Girls 5th Grade and Under starts at 4:15 PM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsMile Walk/Jog
Mile Open Race
Aggregated from official results (Athletic Timing) for Viking Family & Friends Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Viking Family & Friends Mile?
At the 2025 Mile Walk/Jog, the fastest tenth finished in 11:03 or better, the top quarter in 12:31, and half the field in 15:01; the last tenth came in after 16:04.
At the 2025 Mile Open Race, the fastest tenth finished in 6:00 or better, the top quarter in 6:21, and half the field in 6:42; the last tenth came in after 7:03.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 21 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 90 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
- 1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 21, 2026), 2025 (Oct 23, 2025), 2024 (Oct 25, 2024), 2023 (Oct 19, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Viking Family & Friends Mile?
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026, starting at 4:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- 1 Mile, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 12 runners finished the Mile Walk/Jog; the median finish was 15:01 and the winner ran 10:17.
- Where does it start?
- 1401 Nichols Lane, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
From the organizers
Let's bring the FGHS Cross Country community together to celebrate the team and recognize our seniors one last time! Cheer on the Cross Country team at their senior night followed by an opportunity to run a mile under the lights cheered on by the athletes.
Schedule of Events:
Youth Mile Boys & Girls 4:15 PM
Middle School Girls 4:30 PM
Middle School Boys 4:45 PM
JV Boys 5:00 PM
HS Girls 5:15 PM
Varsity Boys Boys 5:30 PM
Senior Night 5:45 PM
Community 1 mile race 6:15 PM
Community Walk/Jog 6:30 PM