Fast & Funky 5k
Fast & Funky 5k is a running race on September 19–26, 2026 in Newport News, VA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 19–26, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a family friendly 5k walk/run with music, contests, and awards! All proceeds will benefit Transitions Family Violence Services and survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and their families. Come dressed in your funkiest 60s-80s attire and get your groove on at the Mariner's Museum certified 5K Race Course! Awards will be available for multiple age categories.
Limited to 200 participants.
Online registration closes on September 24th at 11:59pm. You may register in person, at the event (CASH ONLY).
Race Day Packet Pick Up: 8:00-8:45am
Race Begins: 9:00am
Race Location: Start on E Boundary Rd (Williams Field), across from Warwick High School.
Parking: parking will be available at Warwick High School.
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
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 1 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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58
Days to train
- Race
- Fast & Funky 5k
- Date
- September 19–26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Fast & Funky 5k
Sep 19, 2026