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.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
81°
Low
58°
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
49%
Wind
5 mph
Host City
About Burkes Garden, VA
Elevation
3,079 ft
Nearest Airport
BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 104 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- June 13, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Burkes Garden, VA
Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K
5K
17 miles away
Bearhole Road Race
34 miles away
Historic Crab Orchard Museum Semiquincentennial Race Series
9 miles away
Hungry Mother Trail Run & Hike
22 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Burkes Garden, Virginia on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Burkes Garden, Virginia at 7322 Burkes Garden Rd., Burkes Garden, VA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
Jun 13, 2026