Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax

Reston, United States • 19 Apr 2026

Event

The Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Lake Fairfax takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures. The race offers the following distances:

  • 5 Mile
  • 10 Mile

Entry and series

Entry fees listed are $45 for the 5 Mile and $55 for the 10 Mile. Prices increase after January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST. The race is part of a multi-race Spring Backyard Burn series that includes Wakefield Park, Pohick Bay, Lake Fairfax, and Laurel Hill. A bundle option offers a 10% discount per event and can include 2 to 4 of the listed races.

Course and additional information

The course runs on Lake Fairfax Park singletrack with lake views. Most of the route is fairly smooth singletrack with a few short technical sections featuring more rocks and roots. There is very little pavement, no extended climbs, and many short ups and downs. During registration there is an opportunity to support the local non-profit Homestretch to raise awareness and funds. Referral rewards include a $25 refund for referring 3 people and a second $25 refund for referring 6 people. 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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