14 running, walking, cycling, and other events in Newport News, Virginia

The Order of the Easter Star (OES) is a fraternal organization that brings together men and women to promote moral values, charity, education, and service to others. We are a Fraternal, non-profit, charitable service organization. The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic-affiliated organization open to women and men. It is dedicated to charitable work, personal growth, and community service, using lessons from biblical heroines and heroes to teach principles such as love, fidelity, faith hope and charity.

• Service-oriented: OES supports charities, scholarships, youth programs, and community needs.

• Values-based: It teaches ethical living, compassion, and integrity through symbolism and ritual.

• Family-inclusive: It allows men and women to work together in a fraternal setting while serving in support of youth programs for males (DeMolay) and Females (International Order of Rainbow for girls and Jobs’ daughters).

• Community-focused: Members are encouraged to give back locally and beyond.

• Supportive-fellowship: It offers friendship, mutual support, and personal enrichment.

Our Organization was established in 1850. Our Local Chapter was chartered in 1942 and has actively supported our members and significant Community needs for more than 83 years.

Race and Course Info:

We called in some favors and got permission to use the NNCX: Lee Hall course for one more year. Lee Hall is at the northern end of Newport News, Virginia, making it centrally located between Richmond and Virginia Beach. The course features some rolling terrain, with a steeper and more technical wooded area. This is a course for the power riders.

Event held under USAC permit, . USAC rules apply. All Riders must have a USAC license. USAC beginner one-day license can be purchased at the event. If you are Cat 4 or above then you must purchase an experienced one day license online through USA Cycling. The Race Director and Race Officials reserve the right to cancel and/or modify segments of the event as deemed necessary for safety. There is no rain date for this event. Severe weather may cancel race.

Registration:

On-Line Registration until Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 pm or day of registration up until 30 minutes prior to your race. Day of registration is $40 for the first race and $10 to add additional races.

All races are part of the Virginia CX (VACX) points series. Prices for entry are based on Individual races.

*Series Winners must pre-register and email me with your Category to receive $6.00 entry.

If you expect a call up you need to pre-register

Event day registration opens at 8:30 am.

Course Address and Parking:

Lee Hall Mansion Address: 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603

Parking is available in the grass field adjacent to the course. Signage will be posted directing spectators and participants to the proper areas for parking. If you have a vehicle that is lowered and think you may have issues driving through grass then you can park at the Lee Hall Mansion parking lot which is located next to the course.

VACX Series Standings and Info:

For Virginia Cyclocross Series standings: crossresults.com - we wrangle data so you don't have to

For questions contact the race promoter Graham Costa at: [email protected] or call (757) 660-2117

The Noland Trail 50K & Relay gives runners the opportunity to race the ONLY event run on the beautiful Noland Trail in The Mariners’ Museum Park. The 50K will consist of 6 laps on the trail, and a short section of course before and after each trail lap. Relay teams can be made up of 2-6 team members, and take on the 6 laps together. In between laps runners can hang out together in "Tortuga" and enjoy time with one another. All runners gain access to the Mariners' Museum Fall Festival that will feature live music, craft beer & cider tastings and activities for the entire family.

The race start times are set up so that the slowest runners/teams start first (7:30AM is first wave of runners), and throughout the morning gradually faster runners/teams will start, with the fastest runners starting around 8:45-9:00AM. This helps to keep congestion down on the trail, and also makes it so that most participants are finishing around the same timeframe. Start times are determined using the mile pace submitted during registration. Team start times will be based on average pace of the team. Start times will be posted about 2 weeks prior to the run.

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.

Before the turkey and the stuffing take part the most LIT holiday run of the season. The Glowing Gobbler 5K is an evening race that gives runners a unique opportunity to run through Newport News Park's Celebration In Lights. Get in the holiday spirit and have a little run while you are at it!

Entry fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to other persons. No exceptions. This means once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, and you may not give or sell your number or timing chip to anyone else.

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.

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

The race is hosted 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

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

If you're interested in putting together a team of five to seven runners to compete for a charity, contact [email protected]

Now in its 13th year, the Newport News One City Marathon is a great point-to-point marathon option located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This course is known for its fast times and a high percentage of Boston Qualifying times. There are also additional race distances available including half marathon, 5K and Nautical Mile fun run. If you are up for a challenge, run the 5K on Saturday, and either the half or full marathon Sunday!