Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA

Date
December 6, 2026
Location
Fairfax Station, VA
Venue
Fountainhead Regional Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $67.50
Events
5 Mile, 10 Mile
Includes
Water Bottle OR T-Shirt
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The Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run starts at 9:00 AM on December 6, 2026, in Fairfax Station, Virginia, giving you a reasonable window to arrive and settle in the morning. Hosted at Fountainhead Regional Park, this trail running event offers two distances: a 4.8-mile option and a 5-mile option. Entry fees range from $45 to $67.50 depending on registration timing. If you're traveling to the race, plan for early arrival to handle parking and pre-race logistics at the park venue. The relatively compact distances make this an accessible option for runners looking to cap off the fall season with a trail effort in the northern Virginia area.

From the Race Organizer
Fountainhead Regional Park is situated along the banks of the Occoquan Reservoir in Western Fairfax County. This awesome race course is beautiful and consists of hiking trails and a few old dirt roads. We’ve been racing at Fountainhead for over 15 years…and it continues to be a racer favorite. Race Date: Sunday December6, 2026 Course Length and Elevation Gain: 4.8 miles (450 feet) OR 10.5 miles (950 feet) Charity partnership During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Fairfax Station, VA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA?

Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA takes place on December 6, 2026. The race is held in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Where is Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA held?

Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA is held at Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run – Fountainhead 2026 — Fairfax Station, VA?

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