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Wednesday, November 25th, 2026
901 Clubhouse Way, Newport News VA
5K
41–56°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
40–70°F
dry
2024
41–60°F
dry
2023
38–45°F
dry
2022
47–58°F
rain
2021
35–57°F
dry
2020
43–63°F
dry
2019
38–57°F
dry
2018
41–60°F
dry
2017
35–62°F
dry
2016
50–61°F
dry
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About this race
Before the turkey and the stuffing take part the most LIT holiday run of the season. The Glowing Gobbler 5K is an evening race that gives runners a unique opportunity to run through Newport News Park's Celebration In Lights. Get in the holiday spirit and have a little run while you are at it!
Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to other persons. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else.
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