Veteran’s Lorton 5k, 10k, & 1M

The Spring Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races held on some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia Area. All the courses include a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement.

All race information including course maps, schedule, etc. can be found on the race website:

https://ex2adventures.com/trail-running/spring-backyard-burn-trail-running-series/sbyb-pohick-bay-park/

Situated on Gunston Cove and adjacent to Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Gunston Hall, home of Founding Father George Mason, Pohick Bay is steeped in beauty and history. The trails are excellent, the water views are amazing, and bald eagle sightings are common. The moderately technical course includes tight single-track, wide open double-track, challenging climbs, and flowy descents. Don’t miss this awesome Backyard Burn course!

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.

Come join us for the fifth annual Try or Fail Spring Forward races! The 1-mile course will be run on the Workhouse Arts Center property starting and ending at the baseball fields going out and back. The 5K and the 10K races will both start from the Workhouse Arts Center as well, beginning on road and transitioning into the Cross Country Trail towards Giles Run before turning around to return to the Workhouse Arts Center. The grounds of the previous Lorton Reformatory have been repurposed by the Cultural Arts Center and houses famous pieces of art by local and renown artists which truly is a site to see during the year.

Giving Back - Part of the proceeds for this event are going towards donating to the American Heart Association.

Runners Receive - A Performance Event T-Shirt and a Race Medal if you're registered by March 28th. Runners will also be receiving a chip timed event. We will have some extra T-shirts for individuals who register after that date, but it will be as a first-come basis while supplies last.

Allowed - Strollers and walkers are more than welcome to participate and join the event. Our goal here is to get everybody moving and to come together for a good cause while adding a fun atmosphere.

Race Day Registration - There will be race day registration for individuals, but we ask you to arrive early enough before the race if you plan on using this option. This will allow us enough time to get you registered and ready to go, but T-shirts and Medals can't be guaranteed here as we are ordering prior to the event.

For more information about Try or Fail, go here: https://www.tryorfail.com/

OSG is a Northern Virginia–based 501(c)(3) building inclusive communities where adults with developmental disabilities can live independently in affordable housing while staying connected to neighbors and community life.

We work alongside housing partners, service providers, and volunteers to help people transition into stable homes and then stay rooted there through consistent, meaningful community programming. Our model pairs housing with belonging — reducing isolation, strengthening neighborhoods, and ensuring that independence is sustainable.

When you run, you help build communities where everyone has a place to call home.

Join us for a day of heroic fun as we lace up our running shoes and hit the pavement for a cause. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just looking for a super-powered stroll, this event is for you!

RACE LOCATION (See Map)

PWC County Complex,

7 County Complex Ct Woodbridge, VA 22192

What to Expect:

• Dress up as your favorite superhero and unleash your powers on the 5k course

• Family-friendly activities and entertainment

• Prizes for best costumes and top finishers

• A supercharged atmosphere

• Supporting a worthy cause

Grab your cape, assemble your team, and get ready to make a difference while having a blast! We can't wait to see you there. This event to open to participants of ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

• DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE

8:00 am - On Site Registration & Packet Pick-up Opens

9:00 am - 5K Run/Walk Begins

• Little Heros: These kids races offer shorter distances for our Little Heros

• 9:45 A.M: Diaper Dash - 50 yards (3 and under)

• 9:50 A.M: Tot Trot - 100 yards (4 to 5 years old)

T-SHIRTS

Shirts are guaranteed for all participants pre-registered by May 8, 2026 Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after this date

AWARDS

Finish Medal