Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Appalachia, VA, with entry fees from $9 to $19.
From the Organizer
Road course on a mixture of gravel and pavement, mostly pavement. It is a fairly flat course with a couple of short rolling hills. Runners will run through the historical town of Appalachia, VA. The race starts and finishes at Complete Cardio, located next to the Appalachia Town Clerks Office.
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/1
High
80°
Low
67°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
70%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
City Elevation
1,788 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Railroad Days 5K in Appalachia, VA
Aug 1, 2026