Chick-fil-A 10k/5k

About the Event

Those crazy cows are back for the 19th annual Chick-fil-A 10K/5K along with the Running of the Cows Fun Run! The 2026 event features the scenic Mariners' Museum, Lions Bridge and lots of family fun in Newport News, VA. Join us for a great run and to Eat More Chicken!

All 3 races offer fast, all-paved courses. The 10k and 5k take you through the Mariners' Museum, Lion's Bridge, Riverside Drive and along the James River. This USATF certified course is smooth, easy to follow and perfect for runners or walkers of all levels!

After your race stick around for the the Post Party and Family Fun Zone, filled with activities for the whole family.

Once again, we've partnered with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to help provide meals to our community. Runners can donate to the Foodbank during online registration. Donations will also be accepted at Packet Pickup.

Races Offered

Running with the Cows Fun Run

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

Chick-fil-A 10k

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:30

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$45.00

Chick-fil-A 5k

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:45

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$35.00

Chick-fil-A 10k

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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2 days remaining

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$40.00

Chick-fil-A 5k

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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2 days remaining

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$30.00

Running with the Cows Fun Run

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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2 days remaining

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Newport News.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.0° / 22.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

15.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:56

nightlight Sunset

20:06

About Newport News

Learn more about the host city, Newport News.

Newport News is a city in Virginia in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It's on the James River, and much of the area has been developed into a city starting in the late 19th century.