Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

Fairfax Station, United States • 6 Dec 2026

Event overview

The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in Fairfax Station, VA. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures and offers two event entries named "5 Mile" and "10 Mile." Listed entry fees are $45 for the 5 Mile event and $55 for the 10 Mile event. Prices increase after January 1, 2026. A multiple-race bundle is available that provides a 10% discount per event when registering for 2 to 5 races in the series.

Course and location

The race is held at Fountainhead Regional Park, 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039. The course follows hiking trails and some old dirt roads along the Occoquan Reservoir in western Fairfax County.

  • 4.8 miles with about 450 feet of elevation gain
  • 10.5 miles with about 950 feet of elevation gain

Additional information

During registration there is an option to support the local non-profit Homestretch to raise awareness and funds. Referral rewards are offered: referring 3 people earns a $25 refund and referring 6 people earns a second $25 refund. A contact form is provided for questions about the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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