Come and support Young Life as you run through the histroic town of Thomas, WV. This is the start of Mountaineer Days in Thomas, WV. Come and enjoy the day and finish it off with fireworks in the evening as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
All proceeds from the race will go to Young Life.
Packet Pickup 6:30- 7:45 July 4th 2026
Race will start near the Thomas Fire Hall. End on the railroad grade below the Post Office.
There is parking near the finish line.
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$25.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Thomas.
Learn more about the host city, Thomas.
Thomas is a city and former coal town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 623 at the 2020 census.
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