Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 5:00 PM, in Newport News (600 Harpersville Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $35 after November 13.
Course and race notes
Just in time for Christmas, this thrilling two-loop course invites runners and walkers alike to wind through campus and the woods behind Peninsula Catholic High School, all decked out in Christmas lights and full of holiday cheer.
Best of all, this race raises thousands of dollars for charity. But which charity?
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
5:00 PM
Earliest wave
Location
600 Harpersville Road
Newport News, VA 23601
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 18 (in 41 days)
Opened Dec 22, 2025
Race day in Newport News
Weather
53° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newport News Intl Airport, VA (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 4:51 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 5:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
24 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Midtown Eats restaurant0.6 mi
- KFC quick bite0.6 mi
- Taco Bell quick bite0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.