Lost in the Woods 5k (for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

Race Overview

• Date: 2026-12-19
• Location: 600 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA
• Course: Two-loop course through the campus and woods behind Peninsula Catholic High School
• Holiday Theme: The course is illuminated with Christmas lights and full of holiday cheer

Charity Information

• Donation: 100% of registration profits (after costs) will be donated to charity
• Team Competition: Teams will compete for the right to choose a charity to receive 50% of the race registration profits
• Main Beneficiary: 50% of race profits (and donations) will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
• Participation: Open to everyone - you don’t need to be part of a team to race, walk, or donate

Host Organization

• Hosted by: PCYT - a club focused on teaching teenagers that community service can be enjoyable
• Examples of Work: Activities include beach clean-ups, packing lunches for the homeless, and donating to refugees
• YouTube Channel: Check out their work here
• Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@peninsulacatholicyoutube

Additional Information

• Course Map: Click here for a course map
• Team Information: Find an up-to-date list of teams and their chosen charities on the course map page
• Team Registration: Interested in forming a team of five to seven runners? Contact [email protected]

Get Involved!

• Website: Visit the race page at Lost in the Woods 5k