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Union Half Marathon & Relay

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Big Stone Gap, VA
306 Wood Ave E, 24219
Type
RUN
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Run through historic train tunnels on a paved trail in Virginia's scenic landscape.

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Discover the Union Half Marathon & Relay, starting in Big Stone Gap, VA. This event guides runners along the paved Greenbelt Trail before connecting with the Powell River Trail in Appalachia. A highlight of the course is the unique experience of running through two old train tunnels. Participants completing the 13.1-mile journey or the 2-4 person relay will receive a finisher’s medal and a race t-shirt. Expect mild weather in April on this mountainous, low-altitude course.

What to expect

  • Run a half marathon or join a 2-4 person relay.
  • Experience a unique course featuring two old train tunnels.
  • Receive a finisher's medal and a race t-shirt.

Standout details

  • Run through two old train tunnels
  • Unique finisher’s medal
  • 2-4 Person Relay option
  • Paved Greenbelt and Powell River Trails

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

4 options

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  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $44.20

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.19

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $44.20

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

+ 1 more option

  • Both - Half Marathon & First Leg Relay

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM EDT · From $44.20

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 9:00 AM EST · Closes Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Hilly road course, longer distance

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The course

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  • Hilly
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From the organizer

10:00 am (9:30 am early start). 9th Annual Union Half Marathon and Relay will start at the Visitor Center in Big Stone Gap, VA. The course will utilize the paved Greenbelt Trail in Big Stone and then unite with the Powell River Trail in Appalachia, VA. Participants will be able to go through the two old train tunnels that make up the Powell River Trail. All completing participants will receive a unique finisher’s medal and a race t-shirt. 2-4 Person Relay option.

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