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2026 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 September 7th -September 20th 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 2 weeks, between September 7th - September 20th 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 email it to alumni@wwu.edu with your name and where you finished your 5K. All registrants will receive an exclusive 2026 Viking 5K t-shirt!! The t-shirt will be mailed after September 21st. 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
2026 WWU Virtual ViKing 5K 2026 — Bellingham, WA
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 7.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Bellingham, WA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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Coverage terms vary by state and plan. Review policy details before purchase.
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