2026 Woodside High School Community 5k
2026 Woodside High School Community 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Newport News, VA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (15 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Tired of Road races? Want to mix it up and run a cross-country race? Woodside High School is hosting a community-open cross-country race at its home course in Newport News Park on September 12th. This event is a Fundraiser for the Woodside High Cross Country Program.
The 5000M course is located in Newport News Park near the Newport News Park Horse Arena.
Exit 250-B off of I-64 and follow the signs to Newport News Park. Park near the Newport News Disc Golf Course and walk toward the Horse Arena.
Parking for spectators: There is parking off Old Stable Road along Fort Eustis Boulevard. Alternatively, spectators can park in designated parking areas in Newport News Park accessible from the main park entrance at 13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603.
The course has grass, gravel, and a paved road. Cross-country spikes can be worn. Check-in starts at 7:00. Each runner will receive a non-returnable chip-encoded bib
The race starts promptly at 7:30. Make sure to bring water for yourself and your runners.
Click the link below for a PDF version of the course map
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
82°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 5 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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- Race
- 2026 Woodside High School Community 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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2026 Woodside High School Community 5k
Sep 12, 2026