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Run for Refuge 5K

Newport News, Virginia · Saturday, November 14, 2026

The Run for Refuge 5K is a 5k, running, and walking event held on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It is located at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News, Virginia.

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, Virginia
23606
United States
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Every step makes a difference.

Join us for the Run for Refuge 5K and help bring hope, healing, and transformation to men and women experiencing homelessness in our community. This family-friendly race supports the life-changing work of Peninsula Rescue Mission, where individuals find safe shelter, hot meals, Christ-centered care, and a pathway toward restored lives.

Whether you are a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or walking with friends and family, your participation directly impacts those seeking refuge from crisis and hardship. Proceeds from the race support emergency shelter, long-term recovery programs, and our growing outreach to women with nowhere else to turn.

This is more than a race — it is a movement of compassion. Together, we can run toward a future where every person has a place to belong and the opportunity to rebuild.

Lace up your shoes. Invite your friends. Run for refuge.

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