
Burkes Garden, United States of America · Saturday 13 June 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon held in Burkes Garden, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 13 June 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for The 33rd Annual Varmint Half Marathon & 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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