Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Reston, VA
- Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, 20190
- Type
- TRAIL
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run scenic singletrack with lake views at Lake Fairfax, supporting local non-profit Homestretch with every stride.
- Scenic
- For a Cause
Scenic
For a CauseDiscover the Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run at Lake Fairfax in Reston, VA. This event invites you to explore a beautiful trail network featuring scenic singletrack and captivating lake views. The course offers a dynamic experience with rolling ups and downs and minimal pavement, perfect for those who appreciate natural terrain. Beyond the run, you'll have the meaningful opportunity to support Homestretch, a local non-profit, by raising awareness and funds for their vital community services.
What to expect
- Experience a dynamic trail run on mostly smooth singletrack with some short technical sections.
- Enjoy rolling ups and downs throughout the course, offering engaging terrain.
- Support Homestretch, a local non-profit, by making a donation during registration.
Standout details
- Scenic singletrack trails
- Beautiful lake views
- Support local non-profit Homestretch
- Minimal pavement
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5.3 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- 10.3 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $59.30
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortTrail + rolling terrain
- Mostly trail
- Rolling area
The course
- Trail
- Rolling
From the organizer
Located in Reston, VA, Lake Fairfax has a beautiful lake and an awesome trail network. Our courses hit the best singletrack and include some great views of the lake. There are a few short technical sections (more rocks and roots), but most of the course is fairly smooth singletrack. There is barely any pavement on this course. There are no extended climbs, but lots of short ups and downs.
All race information including course maps, schedule, etc. can be found on the race website (link below):
https://ex2adventures.com/trail-running/spring-backyard-burn-trail-running-series/sbyb-lake-fairfax-park/
Charity partnership During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch . The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
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