Run the Tunnel
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Event overview
The 32nd Annual Run the Tunnel takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Duffield, Virginia. The event is a road and trail footrace of about 3.8ish miles held at Natural Tunnel State Park. It is hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club and the Scott County Chamber of Commerce and is part of the State of Franklin Track Club's King & Queen and Trail Series competitions. The listed entry fee for the event is $20 and registration closes April 24, 2026.
Location
The venue address is 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA 24244. The race uses park roads and trails at Natural Tunnel State Park.
Awards and race items
Awards are given to male and female winners in Overall, Masters, Grandmasters, and Senior Grandmasters categories. Age-group awards are given three deep for these 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 are items based on an annual race theme. The 2025 theme example resulted in handmade zippered shoe bags for winners; the 2026 race theme will be announced after the first of the year. All participants receive a race t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
