In 93 days · Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
100 Museum Drive, Newport News VA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
46–60°F · low rain risk
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2025
38–58°F
dry
2024
50–59°F
rain
2023
45–59°F
dry
2022
41–49°F
dry
2021
40–56°F
dry
2020
47–60°F
dry
2019
28–47°F
dry
2018
44–47°F
dry
2017
44–52°F
dry
2016
41–59°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
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Race Details
- Date: 2026-11-14
- Location: 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA
- Distance: 5K
- Registration: Sign up here
Purpose of the Race
- Support: Help bring hope, healing, and transformation to men and women experiencing homelessness in our community.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds support the life-changing work of Peninsula Rescue Mission.
- Services: Individuals find safe shelter, hot meals, Christ-centered care, and a pathway toward restored lives.
- Impact: Directly impacts those seeking refuge from crisis and hardship.
Who Can Participate
- All Levels: Whether you are a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or walking with friends and family.
- Community Involvement: Your participation helps others in need.
- Proceeds: Support emergency shelter, long-term recovery programs, and outreach to women in crisis.
- Movement: More than a race: it's a movement of compassion.
Join Us
- Challenge: Together, we can run toward a future where every person has a place to belong.
- Opportunity: Every participant contributes to rebuilding lives.
- Action: Lace up your shoes.
- Encouragement: Invite your friends. Run for refuge.
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