The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- The Varmint Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk · Virtual Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
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.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K?
- The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in Burkes Garden, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Burkes Garden, VA at 7322 Burkes Garden Rd., Burkes Garden, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
Jun 13, 2026