FWBHS Viking 5k

Fort Walton Beach, Florida hosts the FWBHS Viking 5K Run/Walk, now in its second year, to support the Fort Walton Beach High School football team. The event is described as family-friendly and encourages recycling Halloween costumes. After the race, participants can enjoy a post-race picnic with donuts, bagels, and fruit, along with post-race screenings provided by PT Solutions and prize drawings.

Packet pickup and on-site registration take place at Fort Walton Beach High School’s new multi‑purpose building, with an earlier pre-registration discount. Early fees are $25 (until Sept 8), $30 (after Sept 9), and $35 on race day; preregistered entrants receive guaranteed T‑shirts. Awards cover runners (overall, masters, grandmasters, and age groups); walkers have no age awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.