Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead

Fairfax Station, United States • 7 Dec 2025

Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead, an EX2 Adventures race, is held at Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, VA. The event offers two distances: 4.8 miles with 450 feet of gain, and 10.5 miles with 950 feet. The 4.8-mile course is a single loop; the 10.5-mile option adds a challenging out-and-back lollipop on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail.

The route uses scenic hiking trails and some old dirt roads and is a longtime racer favorite. Highlights include professional race operations, aid stations, post-race food, optional finish medals, and a charity partnership with Homestretch. A kids’ program with Little Fern Learning is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

11 mi
1000 m+
10 Mile
5 mi
450 m+
5 Mile
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