Those crazy cows are back for the 20th annual Chick-fil-A 10K/5K along with the Running of the Cows Fun Run! This race series features the scenic Mariners' Museum, Lions Bridge and lots of family fun in Newport News, VA. Join us for a great run and to Eat More Chicken!
All 3 races offer fast, all-paved courses. The 10k and 5k take you through the Mariners' Museum, Lion's Bridge, Riverside Drive and along the James River. This USATF certified course is smooth, easy to follow and perfect for runners or walkers of all levels!
We are celebrating 20 years of fun and we can't wait to share it all with you! After your race stick around for the the Post Party and Family Fun Zone, filled with activities for the whole family.
Once again, we've partnered with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to help provide meals to our community. Runners can donate to the Foodbank during online registration. Donations will also be accepted at Packet Pickup.
May 29, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
08:00
$20.00
May 29, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:30
$45.00
May 29, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:45
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Newport News.
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Newport News is a city in Virginia in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It's on the James River, and much of the area has been developed into a city starting in the late 19th century.
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