WWU ViKing 5K

Run, Walk, Swim, Bike, Hike, Crawl, Kayak and more!

WWU wants to see you get out and explore! 

Wherever you are, whatever you like to do,

We want to see you become active too.  

Join us anytime between August 26th-September 11th and complete a 5K.

Join the Western community for a fun, active opportunity to support the WWU Alumni Scholarship Fund, and win prizes! 

You will have over 2 weeks, between August 26th-September 11th to complete 5 kilometres (3.1 miles), in any location and format you choose! Get started: 

1. Register. You will receive a custom race bib to print out at home! Take a picture with your bib, and share to social media with the hashtag #2022WWUViking5K.  
All registrants will receive an exclusive 2022 Viking 5K t-shirt!!
2. Invite friends to join you, share this invitation, within and beyond the Western community!
3. Complete your race. Submit your results by email or online, with or without a time included.

4. WIN! There are 2 opportunities to win a prize giveaway. Enter yourself in one or both! All participants who upload their results will be entered into a random drawing for a giveaway!  All participants who post on social media and use the #2022WWUViking5K will also be entered into a random drawing for giveaway! 

Help raise support for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Invite others to support the Fund. 100% of every dollar raised through your registration fee and fundraising will go to the Alumni Scholarship Fund!  For 25+ years, the WWU Alumni Association has provided more than $1.3 million in critical scholarship funds to deserving Western students. The WWU Alumni Association Scholarship supports students across campus, from incoming freshman to seniors who have financial need, and are making a difference in their communities.