Upcoming Races in Newport News

Endurance Grid lists 16 races in Newport News, Virginia, from October 2026 to May 2027.

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Racing in Newport News

The Newport News race calendar is busiest in November, October, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 50K, and Marathon, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

184,774

as of 2023

City Elevation

33 ft

Nearest Airport

ORF

Norfolk International Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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16 races in Newport News

October 2026 Newport News, Virginia Races

3 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in October.

Oct

Wed

Running

2026 Fight Club 5K

700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA

Avg 72° / 52°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 52°33 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

2026 Pirates and Princesses of the Peninsula

51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, VA

2 Mile / 3K

Avg 71° / 51°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 51°33 ft city elevation

Oct–Nov

31–29

Sat–Sun

Running

Fast Before the Feast 5K

Mariners' Museum Park, Newport News, VA

Avg 66° / 45°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 66° / 45°33 ft city elevation

November 2026 Newport News, Virginia Races

4 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in November.

Nov

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Noland Trail 50K and Relay

100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA

50K

Avg 64° / 43°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 43°33 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Hilton Hustle

225 River Road, Newport News, VA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 63° / 44°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 63° / 44°33 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Run for Refuge 5K

100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA

1 Mile

Avg 62° / 40°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 40°33 ft city elevation

Nov

Wed

Running

Glowing Gobbler 5K

901 Clubhouse Way, Newport News, VA

Avg 58° / 38°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 38°33 ft city elevation

December 2026 Newport News, Virginia Races

3 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Newport News

51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, VA

Avg 56° / 35°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 35°33 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Frosty Feat 5K

51 Copeland Ln, Newport News, VA

Avg 54° / 34°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 34°33 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

600 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA

Avg 53° / 33°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 53° / 33°33 ft city elevation

March 2027 Newport News, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in March.

Mar

6–7

Sat–Sun

Running

Newport News One City Marathon

2400 Washington Avenue, Newport News, VA

1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · Marathon

Avg 56° / 35°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 35°33 ft city elevation

Mar

Wed

Running

Fast Fools 5K

700 Thimble Shoals Blvd #100, Newport News, VA

Avg 64° / 42°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 42°33 ft city elevation

April 2027 Newport News, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in April.

Apr

Sun

Running

Captains 5k

1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 68° / 46°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 68° / 46°33 ft city elevation

Apr

Sat

Running

Freekind's 12th Annual Offramps 5K

Mariners' Museum and Park, Newport News, VA

1K · 5K

Avg 73° / 50°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 73° / 50°33 ft city elevation

May 2027 Newport News, Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia in May.

May

Sat

Running

HRI MONTESSORI HEAR ME ROAR 5K: 9 am - 10:30 am

Mariners Museum Park - across from Warwick High School, Newport News, VA

Avg 74° / 52°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 52°33 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

Chick-fil-A 10k/5k

100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 80° / 60°·33 ft city elevation

Avg 80° / 60°33 ft city elevation

Races near Newport News

Jan

Sat

Running

Chills In The Mill: Harwoods Half Marathon & 5K

3 miles awayOriana Road, Yorktown, VA

5K · Half Marathon

Avg 49° / 30°·55 ft city elevation

Avg 49° / 30°55 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

Tabb High School May Day 5K

4 miles away4431 Big Bethel RD, Yorktown, VA

Avg 74° / 52°·55 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 52°55 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Yorktown Battlefield 10-Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk

4 miles awayYork High School, Yorktown, VA

5K · 10 Mile

Avg 62° / 40°·55 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 40°55 ft city elevation

May

Sat

Running

Run for Nicaragua 5K

5 miles away1420 Lakeside Drive, Yorktown, VA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 77° / 56°·55 ft city elevation

Avg 77° / 56°55 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

RUN IT BACK 5K

6 miles away1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA

Avg 69° / 52°·7 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 52°7 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

Knights of Columbus Council 5480 10-Mile and 10-Kilometer Run for the Heart

6 miles away9300 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

10K · 10 Mile

Avg 51° / 31°·55 ft city elevation

Avg 51° / 31°55 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

Run for the Bulls Race Series Presented by Poquoson Education Foundation

7 miles away51 Odd Rd, Poquoson, VA

2 Mile / 3K · 5K

Avg 65° / 47°

Oct

Sat

Running

River & Bay 5K

9 miles away1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 66° / 45°

Nov

Sat

Running

Timberneck Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser

12 miles awayMachicomoco State Park, Hayes, VA

Avg 57° / 38°

May

Sat

Running

Fit Body GoHAM 5K

12 miles awayCedar St, Smithfield, VA

Avg 75° / 55°·67 ft city elevation

Avg 75° / 55°67 ft city elevation

Nov

Sat

Running

Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K | 5K | Fun Run

13 miles away101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg, VA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K

Avg 64° / 43°·70 ft city elevation

Avg 64° / 43°70 ft city elevation

Feb

Sat

Running

48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

15 miles away326 West Francis St., Williamsburg, VA

5K · Half Marathon

Avg 52° / 32°·70 ft city elevation

Avg 52° / 32°70 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Newport News, Virginia?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 16 upcoming races in Newport News, Virginia, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Newport News?

Newport News hosts running and trail running races.

Is there a race season in Newport News?

Races in Newport News run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in November and October.

What race distances can you find in Newport News?

Upcoming races in Newport News cover distances including 1K, 1 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K.

What other cities near Newport News have races?

Nearby race cities include Yorktown and Williamsburg.