Viking Sports 5K and Fun Runs
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Brookline, MA
- 66 Tappan Street, 02445
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A welcoming spring event at Brookline High offering a chip-timed 5K, youth 1K, and fun runs for kids, plus an activity zone.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveWho it's for
- Beginner Friendly
- School & Youth Teams
Beginner Friendly
School & Youth TeamsGreat for: beginners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Join the Viking Sports 5K and Fun Runs for a lively spring morning at Brookline High. This event is crafted to be welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, whether you're aiming for a personal best in the chip-timed 5K, participating in the youth 1K, or cheering on little ones in the kids' fun runs. Expect a community atmosphere with an activity zone, vendors, and partners, ensuring a day of running, playing, and celebrating Brookline.
What to expect
- Run a chip-timed 5K or join the youth 1K.
- Kids aged 8 and younger can enjoy age-based fun runs on the grass field.
- Explore the kids activity zone with games and community partners.
Standout details
- Chip-timed 5K
- Youth 1K
- Kids fun runs on grass
- Kids activity zone
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1K
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 3:03 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 3:03 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Viking Sports Fun Run
Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $8.42
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 3:03 AM EST · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
The course
- Mixed
- Rolling
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingMixed surface + rolling terrain
5K distance, mostly grass or cross-country style terrain, rolling area, typically mild weather
- Rolling area
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
The funnest race all year happens Sunday April 12, 2026 at Brookline High where we will have a 5K, 1K, and Kid Fun Runs!
Join us for a spring morning of running, playing, and celebrating Brookline. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first race, or cheering on little runners, this event is designed to be fun, welcoming, and well run.
The day includes a chip timed 5K, a youth 1K, and short distance fun runs for kids on grass at Brookline High School, plus a kids activity zone, vendors, and community partners. This race is in rain or shine.
Race Details
Location: Start and finish will be at Brookline High School Activity Zone: On the field on Cypress Street we will have a variety of games and activities to keep the day fun. We will move the fun indoors in the event of rain. Kids Fun Runs: For ages 8 and younger we will have age based races on the grass field at Brookline High
Course Description We will have a 5K route and a shorter 1K route. Each race will start on Davis Street at Brookline High School. Runners will turn onto Cypress Street and then turn left onto Harvard Ave. At TJ Maxx runners will turnaround to head back down Harvard to the finish line on Davis Street.
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