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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax

Reston, United States • 19 Oct 2025

EX2 Adventures hosts the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, Virginia. The event offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail options on a mostly singletrack course with a short prologue and minimal pavement, featuring views of Lake Fairfax, challenging rocks and roots, and a few short climbs totaling about 300 ft (5M) or 600 ft (10M) of gain. The atmosphere is described as electric, with well-supported aid stations, medical staff, post-race food, and race swag; medals are optional. A kids' race program runs alongside, and a charity collaboration with Homestretch is part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Reston

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10 mi
600 m+
10 Mile
5 mi
300 m+
5 Mile
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