Winter Wonderland 5K
About this race
Join Newport Parks & Recreation on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. for the Winter Wonderland 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run! Whether you’re chasing a personal best, enjoying a walk, or making holiday memories with your family, we’d love to have you join us.
Holiday outfits are encouraged! Santa hats, festive sweaters, elf costumes, or whatever makes you smile. Your four-legged “reindeer” are welcome, too!
This race is part of Winter Wonderland in Newport, a month-long celebration of festive events that brings neighbors together and welcomes families from across the area. All race proceeds help fund Winter Wonderland events, supporting affordable holiday activities and free community celebrations right here in Newport.
Race details
- Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Start time: 9 a.m. for both the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Race-day registration: Available
- Race shirts: Included for the first 50 registrants
- Finisher keepsake: All participants receive a commemorative race-themed Christmas ornament medal
- Awards: Division winners receive medals
- Holiday attire: Encouraged
- Dogs: Welcome
Come with your running group, bring the family, or make this your first race. However you reach the finish line, you’ll be helping a Newport tradition grow.
Registration Fees:
- 5K - $35 through race day
- 1-Mile Fun Run - $35 through race day
Giveaway:
All participants receive commemorative Christmas Ornament. The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary shirt. Registration for shirts closes on December 5th, or once 50 participants have registered, whichever comes first.
Awards:
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Top Male and Female per age group: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Pick your distance
Running
5K
1-Mile Fun Run (untimed)
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Newport yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 4:59 PM local time (EST) in Newport on December 19, 2026 — 9h 49m of daylight.
Course
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