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Chick-fil-A 10k/5k 2027

Date
Saturday, May 29, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $50 on Oct 29, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Running with the Cows Fun RunKidsMay 29, 20278:00 AM$20–
Chick-fil-A 10k10KMay 29, 20278:30 AM$45$50 after Oct 29, 2026–
Chick-fil-A 5k5KMay 29, 20278:45 AM$35$40 after Oct 29, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 29, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Running with the Cows Fun Run: $20 until May 29.
  • Chick-fil-A 10k: $45 until Oct 28, then $50 until Feb 14, then $55 until May 24, then $60 until May 29.
  • Chick-fil-A 5k: $35 until Oct 28, then $40 until Feb 14, then $45 until May 24, then $50 until May 29.

Online registration closes May 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the Running with the Cows Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Chick-fil-A 5k

1,023
finishers
36:58
median (11:54 /mi)
16:48
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
median 36:5819:221:05:23
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Chick-fil-A 10k

432
finishers
1:03:39
median (10:15 /mi)
35:51
winning time
45% / 55%
women / men

Running with the Cows Fun Run

188
finishers
6:51
median (6:51 /mi)
3:32
winning time
45% / 55%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Flat-Out Events) for Chick-fil-A 10k/5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Chick-fil-A 10k/5k?

At the 2026 Chick-fil-A 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 25:39 or better, the top quarter in 30:24, and half the field in 36:58; the last tenth came in after 54:04.

At the 2026 Chick-fil-A 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 46:48 or better, the top quarter in 54:10, and half the field in 1:03:39; the last tenth came in after 1:30:13.

At the 2026 Running with the Cows Fun Run, the fastest tenth finished in 4:41 or better, the top quarter in 5:27, and half the field in 6:51; the last tenth came in after 9:49.

Third place by age group, 2026 Chick-fil-A 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:2219:15
20-2924:3319:51
30-3926:2118:19
40-4923:2420:30
50-5929:4223:56
60-6933:0324:52
70+47:08n/a

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 88 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

Chick-fil-A 10k/5k 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 641 to 1,023 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:44 to 36:58.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
20261,023 (+12%)36:58under 25:3916:48
2025915 (+21%)37:22under 26:1117:06
2024756 (+18%)38:05under 24:2817:18
202364137:44under 26:1717:12

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Virginia 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:24, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.

  • 10K: About average for Virginia 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:10, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here are about average.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around May 29 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 85°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Chick-fil-A 10k/5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

WHERE IS THE RACE LOCATED? The event will be held at the Mariners' Museum, in Newport News. WHERE CAN WE PARK? Participants will park in one of two locations, the Ferguson Center Parking Garage or on the Riverside Regional Medical Center…

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Race details

Where
100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 40 feet
Included with entry
Youth T-shirt; T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Kids
Editions
2027 (May 29, 2027), 2026 (May 23, 2026), 2025 (May 24, 2025), 2024 (May 25, 2024), 2023 (May 27, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Chick-fil-A 10k/5k?
Saturday, May 29, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 29, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 1,023 runners finished the Chick-fil-A 5k; the median finish was 36:58 and the winner ran 16:48.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:24, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Where does it start?
100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA 23606.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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!

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