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

Lost in the Woods 5k

Event Details

• Date: 2026-12-19
• Location: 600 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA
• Race URL: Click here

Race Overview

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.

Charity Information

• Competing Teams: 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.
• Beneficiary: No matter what, the other 50% of race profits (and donations) will go straight to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• Participation: You don't have to be a part of a team to race, walk, or donate.
• Open to All: We encourage participants of every skill level to come out and participate, build community, and make a positive impact!

About the Host

The race is hosted by PCYT, a club with a mission to teach teenagers that community service and acts of kindness can be fun. To see examples of their good work like helping the police clean up a beach, packing lunches to feed the homeless, or donating a car to refugees, check out their YouTube channel here.

Course Map and Team Information

• Course Map: Click here for a course map, as well as an up-to-date list of teams and the charities they'll be championing!
• Team Registration: If you're interested in putting together a team of five to seven runners to compete for a charity, contact mpilola@peninsulacatholic.org.