Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill

Lorton, United States • 23 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Fall Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill is a trail run produced by EX2 Adventures on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. The event offers two distance options and a kids race for ages 2-11 that is split into age groups. During registration participants may be invited to support the local nonprofit Homestretch.

Course and details

The course runs through former prison grounds and uses a mix of forested and open meadow singletrack across 1,600 acres. Surface materials are mostly dirt and crushed stone, with short pavement sections at the start and finish. The organizer describes the course as having no extended climbs but many short ups and downs. Aid stations and medical support are provided, and finish medals are available as an optional add-on.

  • 5 Mile : one lap (5.4 miles listed)
  • 10 Mile : two laps (10 miles listed)

Rules include no in-ear headphones, no pets, pacers, or baby strollers on the course, visible race numbers worn on the front, and a requirement to stay on designated trails. Age categories include Male, Female, and Non-Binary across standard age brackets. 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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