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

🏃‍♂️Event Overview

This thrilling two-loop course blends lightning-fast grassy straightaways with treacherous, winding paths in the woods in the campus surrounding Peninsula Catholic High School. 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.
• St. Jude's Commitment: No matter what, the other 50% of race profits (and donations) will go straight to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
• Open Participation: You don't have to be a part of a team to race, walk, or donate.
• Inclusivity: We encourage participants of every skill level to come out and participate, build community, and make a positive impact!

👥Host Organization

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: https://www.youtube.com/@peninsulacatholicyoutube

🗺️Course Details

Click here for a course map, as well as an up-to-date list of teams and the charities they'll be championing!

📞Team Participation

If you're interested in putting together a team of five to seven runners to compete for a charity, contact mpilola@peninsulacatholic.org.

📅Event Date and Location

Date: 2025-06-28

Location: 600 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA

For more information, visit the race website: Lost in the Woods 5k.