The race is a 5K run/walk beginning and ending on the Lakeside High School track and running through local neighborhoods! This race is a Peachtree race qualifier!

• All proceeds of the Viking 5K will support the Lakeside H.S. Foundation programs to enhance education, athletics and the arts at Lakeside High School.
• We’ve opened up a friendly competition between Lakeside teams/groups.  When filling out the registration, please select the team/group you are representing.  Winning group will receive bragging rights for 2025 and possibly some door prizes!

Race Date: 8AM – Saturday, January 24, 2026

Where: Lakeside High School Track, 3801 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30345

Event details and schedule

Race Day Details

• Registration/packet pickup begins at 7:00 a.m. on the track.
• Warm up exercises provided by Team Rehab at 7:45am
• Race start time - 8 a.m.
• The course will be open 1 hour 40 minutes. That is 14 min 30 sec pace per mile.

Awards/Drawings:
Awards will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the following categories:

• Top Overall Male/ Female
• Masters Male/Female

Drawings for great door prizes from the sponsors will be given as well.

Timing: The race will be timed. Results will be posted online immediately after.

Weather: The event will happen rain or shine.

Refunds: There are no refunds or transfers.

Questions: Contact us at Ashley.bryant@siemens.com