Bee Rock Tunnel Marathon - Appalachia, Virginia - Running

The Bee Rock Tunnel Marathon is a Running race in Appalachia, Virginia consisting of a Half Marathon and Marathon and 10K and 50K Trail Run (Ultra) and 5K.

We offer several start time options: Our regular start time is 6:00AM, for all distances. For those running the half marathon, marathon, or 50K who want to beat the heat, you can choose to take the early start at 5:00AM instead. (Please note, you will need a headlamp or other personal source of light if you take the early start, as it is still full dark at that time.) We also have an 8:00 start for 5K and 10K participants who think a 6AM race is just too early! The course is a wide, paved rail trail. You'll be following a 1.1-mile out-and-back course (2.2 miles total per lap), with 6 laps for the half marathon and 12 for the full. This course is very flat, goes through two tunnels (including Bee Rock Tunnel, once of the shortest railroad bridges in the world!) and is almost entirely shaded. If you're new to short-course races, we can assure you, you'll have a great time! Whether you're the fastest, slowest, or somewhere in between, you'll find this is a great way to get to know other runners and feel the camaraderie and support you often miss with longer courses or loops. You'll also enjoy the regular, frequent access to...