Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax
Reston, United States • 18 Oct 2026
Fall Backyard Burn at Lake Fairfax Park
The Fall Backyard Burn at Lake Fairfax Park is a trail run scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Reston, VA. The course follows mostly smooth singletrack with a few short technical sections featuring rocks and roots, minimal pavement, and lake views. There are no extended climbs but many short ups and downs.
Distances offered:
- 5.1 miles one lap
- 10 miles two laps
Elevation gain is listed as 300 feet for the 5.1 mile course and 600 feet for the 10 mile course. Portable toilets are provided at the start and finish and park bathrooms are nearby; 10 mile runners pass the park bathrooms around mile 5.2. The event is staged at Canopy Pavilion G with parking on the grass field in front of the pavilion and in the Water Mine Water Park gravel lot.
Race policies include visible race numbers, no in-ear headphones, no pets or pacers, no strollers on course, and staying on designated trails. There are no cut-off times. Age categories are Male, Female, and Non-Binary across standard youth and adult brackets.
A kids race day program is offered by Little Fern Learning with a separate fee structure. Registration fees vary by registration period; 5 mile fees range from $45 to $60 and 10 mile fees range from $55 to $67.50. Race swag is provided and finish medals are available as an optional add-on. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.