Kids Run This Town: Seasonal Run Series

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.

Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (BVFRD) invites you to run the fifth annual Fire Drill 5K/1M on Saturday, April 25, at Burke Lake Park at 8:00 am.

BVFRD provides lifesaving fire suppression and emergency medical response services for the citizens of Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Springfield, and Annandale. Our station is one of 38 that serve to protect Fairfax County. Funds raised through the Fire Drill 5K will help support our station for equipment and training.

Burke Lake Park

7315 Ox Rd

Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Pavilion A

Registration Fees:

5K: $30 through January 13

$40 January 14 through April 24

$45 on Race Day - April 25

1Mile: $20 through January 13

$30 January 14 through April 24

$35 on Race Day - April 25

Online registration will remain open until the race starts on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 am.

Only online registration will be available be sure to register on line before arriving at the race.

Packet Pick up will be at the =PR= Burke Store (5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015) on Friday, April 24 from 12-8pm. Then on race day at Burke Lake Park starting at 7:00 am.

All Race Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher medal. Be sure to register by Thursday, April 9 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. After that shirts and medals will be first come, first served as availability allows.

Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.