Union Half Marathon & Relay
USATF CertifiedSaturday, April 11, 2026
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
The Experience
10:00 am (9:30 am early start). 9th Annual Union Half Marathon and Relay will start at the Visitor Center in Big Stone Gap, VA. The course will utilize the paved Greenbelt Trail in Big Stone and then unite with the Powell River Trail in Appalachia, VA. Participants will be able to go through the two old train tunnels that make up the Powell River Trail. All completing participants will receive a unique finisher’s medal and a race t-shirt. 2-4 Person Relay option.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
VA19001DR · Expires 2029
Certified Course Name
Union Half Marathon
Net Drop
+0.19
m/km
Separation
2.9%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026 · 4/11/2026 10:00
Start Location
306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $40
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
64°F
☽
Avg Low
45°F
☂
Precip
0.13 in
🍃
Wind
10.8 mph
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The Experience
10:00 am (9:30 am early start). 9th Annual Union Half Marathon and Relay will start at the Visitor Center in Big Stone Gap, VA. The course will utilize the paved Greenbelt Trail in Big Stone and then unite with the Powell River Trail in Appalachia, VA. Participants will be able to go through the two old train tunnels that make up the Powell River Trail. All completing participants will receive a unique finisher’s medal and a race t-shirt. 2-4 Person Relay option.
Course Information
USATF Certified Course
VA19001DR · Expires 2029
Certified Course Name
Union Half Marathon
Net Drop
+0.19
m/km
Separation
2.9%
start to finish
This course is relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
View USATF Course Map (PDF)Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026 · 4/11/2026 10:00
Start Location
306 Wood Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $40
Race Website
Official race information
Past Results
View previous race results