Virginia · 5K · 500m
Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) is a 5K and 500m event held in Newport News, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Newport News, VA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Newport News, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K, 500m
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sites.google.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 5:00 PM EST
About the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
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, 100% of registration profits (after costs) will be donated to charity. But which charity? A number of teams will be competing for a grand prize: the right to choose which charity will receive 50% of the race registration profits. No matter what, the other…
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Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital): common questions
- When is the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) held?
- In Newport News, Virginia.
- What distances does the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) offer?
- 5K and 500m.
- How do I register for the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $10 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) start?
- 5:00 PM EST.
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