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.
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$45.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Burkes Garden.
Learn more about the host city, Burkes Garden.
Burke's Garden is an upland valley and unincorporated community in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States.
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