The Viking Challenge - 5K & 10K Extreme Wilderness Mud Run

2017 The Viking Challenge - SAVE THE DATE - June 17, 2017

The Viking Challenge is holding their 6th annual MUD RUN to raise money for Lake Region Cancer and Research Center and Dough for Joe (Dough4Joe). The Ringdahl’s son, Tollef, was diagnosed with leukemia in 1986 when he was eight years old. At that time, it meant traveling to Minneapolis to the University Hospital for treatment. After six weeks in the hospital and 3 years of cancer treatments, Tollef has been cancer free ever since. “My family believes in giving back and is thankful for the efforts of Lake Region Cancer Center here in Fergus Falls. They are in a league of their own, offering world-class care right here at home. We want to support this awesome local resource.” Dough 4 Joe, is a local group offering financial support to struggling families in the Fergus Falls area.Their organization works every year at The Viking Challenge providing safety, security, and monitoring of all obstacles and runners safety. Their organization holds an annual motorcycle run in July.

The idea for the event came about when Ringdahl EMS was asked to provide medical standby for several mud runs in other states including Dirty Girls mud runs raising money for breast cancer awareness. After seeing how much fun it was and the attention it brought to cancer care and research, we all believed it could be replicated in Fergus Falls. “We have the property, we have the manpower, and we have the drive to do this,” Tollef said. “People talk about how awesome Fergus Falls is when the MS Tram or similar groups come to town. Fergus Falls does shine. And we wanted this event to allow the community to shine for some great causes while having a lot of fun,” he added.


The Viking Challenge is an extreme wilderness 5K & 10K course developed at 21756 County Highway 22 near Fergus Falls on over 400 acres. The event will also feature music, food, a bonfire and a great festival atmosphere. Anyone and everyone of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration and event details are available at www.thevikingchallenge.com.


“There’s really going to be something for everyone – participants and spectators – and all for some really great causes. We just hope everyone will come out and support the event and have a great time,” Tollef added.


About the Supported Causes:

Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Care & Research Center is a regional cancer facility that combines the power of personalized care and world-class technology close to home. The center’s holistic approach to care encompasses everything from a family resource library to restful waiting rooms and state-of-the-art radiation and infusion center treatment facilities. Find out more at lrhc.org.


Dough for Joe organizes an annual remembrance motorcycle run in an effort to help generate funds for struggling families in and around the Fergus Falls area. More at dough4joe.com