Wed, Oct 14, 2026

2026 Fight Club 5K

Newport News, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the 2026 Fight Club 5K

This evening race starts outside a brewery in Newport News and benefits cancer research. The route is a short out-and-back through the surrounding area, timed but relaxed in spirit. Walkers and cheerers are welcome alongside runners, and the fundraising focus gives the evening a purposeful feel that goes beyond the running itself.

The race wraps up back at the brewery, and local businesses turn out with raffle prizes afterward. Packet pickup and start details come together at the same spot, so there is no scrambling between locations on race evening.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

53finishers

17:12winner

32:10median

49:10cutoff

Top 3: Jonathan Conn (17:12) · Clark Pederson (17:32) · Adam Henry (21:01)

The 2026 Fight Club 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/14/2026 18:00$5

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Common Questions About the 2026 Fight Club 5K

Will I finish last at the 2026 Fight Club 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 49:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Fight Club 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (53 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Fight Club 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:12 while the median finisher took 32:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.