From the Organizer
Run for a Cause. Run for the Fight Against Cancer..
Join us for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Fight Club American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) charity team 5K to raise funds for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Every step you take helps support research that will save lives! .
📅 Date: October 14, 2026
📍 Location: Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
This will be a timed event. Suggested donation is $5.00. Each entry earns a raffle entry. We will also have additional raffle tickets to purchase for great prizes to include a grand prize announced at a later date. Last years grand prize was a bib to the Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Mile Run in Spring 2026. Anticipate other great raffle items similar to last year from Point 2 Running Company, St George Brewing, Tradition Brewing, 1700 Brewing, Sunseeker Coffee, The Proper Barbershop, Papi's Creamery, and other great local business giveaways!
Run. Walk. Cheer. Donate. Together, we can make a difference!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newport News, VA
Population
184,774
as of 2023
City Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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112
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Fight Club 5K
- Date
- October 14, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Newport News, VA
Tradition Brewing 10 Year Anniversary 5k
5K · From $5 · 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Less than a mile away
STAR's Candy Crawl 5k & Boo Dash
1 Mile · 5K · From $20 · Copeland Lane Field/Boundary Road Trail
2 miles away
Run for Refuge 5K
1 Mile · From $10 · 100 Museum Drive
2 miles away
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News
5K · From $25 · 51 Copeland Lane
2 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Fight Club 5K?
- 2026 Fight Club 5K is a running race held in Newport News, Virginia on October 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Fight Club 5K?
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Newport News, Virginia at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Fight Club 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Fight Club 5K
Oct 14, 2026