Chick-fil-A 10k/5k
About this race
Those crazy cows are back for the 19th annual Chick-fil-A 10K/5K along with the Running of the Cows Fun Run! The 2026 event features the scenic Mariners' Museum, Lions Bridge and lots of family fun in Newport News, VA. Join us for a great run and to Eat More Chicken!
All 3 races offer fast, all-paved courses. The 10k and 5k take you through the Mariners' Museum, Lion's Bridge, Riverside Drive and along the James River. This USATF certified course is smooth, easy to follow and perfect for runners or walkers of all levels!
After your race stick around for the the Post Party and Family Fun Zone, filled with activities for the whole family.
Once again, we've partnered with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to help provide meals to our community. Runners can donate to the Foodbank during online registration. Donations will also be accepted at Packet Pickup.
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Running
Chick-fil-A 10k
Chick-fil-A 5k
Running with the Cows Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Newport News, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 8:17 PM local time (EDT) in Newport News on May 29, 2027 — 14h 28m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Newport News
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- Newport News 5K Races 24 races
- Newport News Running Calendar 2026 25 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 28 Newport News events
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