When does the Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks sell out?

Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks

Q: How hard is the Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks 5K?

Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks is a 5K on a road course in Alderson, West Virginia. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks?

Race-day weather in Alderson can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:30 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

July 4, 2026

Alderson, West Virginia

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Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

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About the Race

Come join us for a Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run. The race begins at the Alderson Memorial Football Field and follows a scenic route through the heart of historic Alderson. All ages are welcome and pre-registration is required (7:30am). Contact: Alicia Utterback (304-890-8103)

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

charity

Charity race.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.