32nd Annual Run the Tunnel
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Duffield, VA
- 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, 24244
- Featured distance
- 3.8 Miles
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A competitive 3.8-mile road/trail race through Virginia's beautiful Natural Tunnel State Park, known for its unique, themed awards.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyWho it's for
- Masters (40+)
Masters (40+)Great for: masters runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The 32nd Annual Run the Tunnel invites runners to a unique 3.8-mile road/trail footrace within the beautiful Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA. Hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club, this event is a key part of the King & Queen and Trail Series competitions. Runners can expect a challenging course with a hilly profile. Awards are given to top finishers across various categories and age groups, featuring creative, theme-based items rather than traditional medals. All participants receive a race t-shirt.
What to expect
- * Navigate a 3.8-mile course featuring both road and trail sections.
- * Compete for unique, theme-based awards across overall, masters, and age-group categories.
- * Receive a commemorative race t-shirt for participating.
Standout details
- Race through Natural Tunnel State Park
- Part of King & Queen and Trail Series
- Unique, theme-based awards
- Awards three deep in age groups
Perks & features
- Awards
- Shirt
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The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing10K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
32nd Annual Run the Tunnel is a 3.8ish Mile Road/Trail footrace hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club and the Scott County Chamber of Commerce, held at the beautiful Natural Tunnel State Park in Duffield, VA
Run the Tunnel is part of the State of Franklin Track Club's King & Queen and Trail Series competitions.
Awards will be given to the male and female winners in the following categories: Overall, Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters. Awards will also be given (three deep) for both male and female in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Above.
Awards are not traditional trophies or medals but items base on the race "theme of the year." For example, the theme for 2025 was "Don't worry, you've got this 'in the bag' and overall and age-group winners received a handmade zippered shoe bag with the SFTC logo. The 2026 race theme will be announced after the first of the year.
All participants will receive a race t-shirt.
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