2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA

Date
October 14, 2026
Location
Newport News, VA
Venue
700 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$5.00
Events
Fight Club 5K
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The 2026 Fight Club 5K starts at 6:00 PM, giving you flexibility if you're traveling into Newport News on race day. Located at 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard, this October event offers a 1-mile run option with an entry fee of just $5.00, making it an affordable addition to your race schedule. The evening start time means you can plan your day around arrival and pre-race preparation without needing to wake early. This low-cost, short-distance format works well as a tune-up race or casual competition if you're in the area for another October event in Virginia.

From the Race Organizer
Run for a Cause. Run for the Fight Against Cancer.. Join us for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Fight Club American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) charity team 5K to raise funds for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Every step you take helps support research that will save lives! . 📅 Date: October 14, 2026 📍 Location: Tradition Brewing Company, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM This will be a timed event. Suggested donation is $5.00. Each entry earns a raffle entry. We will also have additional raffle tickets to purchase for great prizes to include a grand prize announced at a later date. Last years grand prize was a bib to the Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Mile Run in Spring 2026. Anticipate other great raffle items similar to last year from Point 2 Running Company, St George Brewing, Tradition Brewing, 1700 Brewing, Sunseeker Coffee, The Proper Barbershop, Papi's Creamery, and other great local business giveaways! Run. Walk. Cheer. Donate. Together, we can make a difference!

2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA?

2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA takes place on October 14, 2026. The race is held in Newport News, Virginia.

Where is 2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA held?

2026 Fight Club 5K 2026 — Newport News, VA is held at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd in Newport News, Virginia.

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