Monitor Merrimac District of the Colonial Virginia Council - Scouting America Scout Strong 5K
About this race
The Colonial Virginia Council of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) delivers a well-rounded program that builds physical, mental, and emotional strength while inspiring a lifelong love of learning and adventure. Today, we serve nearly 2,000 youth across our communities—and with your support, we can introduce even more families to the life-changing impact of Scouting.
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a great cause! The Monitor Merrimac District is proud to host our third annual Scout Strong 5K.
Whether you run, jog, or walk, this event is for everyone. It’s a fun and meaningful way for Scouts, families, and community members to get outdoors, stay active, and support Scouting. All proceeds directly benefit the Colonial Virginia Council of Scouting America.
In order to receive a race t-shirt, complete registration by July 22nd. You are not guaranteed a shirt after the deadline. Check-in is the day of the race from 7-7:45am. Join the race and lets get active!
Awards
Male and Female Top 3 Overall
Male and Female Top 3 in Age Group: (12 & Under, 13-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)
Important Times
6:45 am - Park Gates Open
7:00 am - Check-in/Registration
8:00 am - Race Start
9:30 am - Awards and Celebration
Early Race Packet Pickup Option
Friday, August 21, 2026
10 am - 1 pm
Colonial Virginia Council - Scouting America
11834 Canon Blvd Suite L
Newport News, VA 23606
Email: joshua.jonesstclair@scouting.org
Day of Race Packet Pickup, Registration or Check-in
Saturday, August 22, 2026
7 - 7:45 am
Copeland Field (Across from Warwick High School)
(Parking at Warwick High School. Carpooling is encouraged)
Pick your distance
Running
Monitor Merrimac Scout Strong 5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 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 6:28 AM and sets at 7:48 PM local time (EDT) in Newport News on August 22, 2026 — 13h 19m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Newport News
Find upcoming events by distance:
- 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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