Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 1, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
The Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA is an annual 5K (3.1 miles) road race in Appalachia, Virginia, held alongside the town's Coal/Railroad Days festival. It takes place on July 31, 2027, with the 5K at 8:00 a.m. and a 1-mile (1.6 km) walk at 8:05 a.m.
The race runs on a fast, flat course along a paved and gravel trail linking Appalachia to Big Stone Gap.
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