The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
About the Event
8:00 am (7:15 am early start). Half marathon and 5K through and around beautiful Burkes Garden, VA continues to be one of the most elite races in Southwest Virginia. Beautiful countryside with rolling hills. Race Director Charity Hurst founded the race in 1992. The event brings runners from far away for the beautiful course, and of course, the sheep! All proceeds and donations benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Burkes Garden.
Races Offered
Running
The Varmint Half Marathon
Time Limit – Note that there is a 3-hour time limit as requested by Burkes Garden. If you plan to take longer than 3 hours you are still welcome to participate and finish the race, but once the 3-hour time limit has passed, you may be on your own as far as traffic control, and you may be required to use sidewalks. We will continue to keep the timing system in operation until the last runner crosses the finish line. If you think it will take much longer than 3 hours to complete the race, you are encouraged to start early (see Early Start custom question).
5K Run/Walk
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
About Burkes Garden
The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K takes place in Burkes Garden, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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