The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Burkes Garden, VA
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
7322 Burkes Garden Rd., Burkes Garden, VA, 24608
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
74°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
75%
Humidity
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