18 walking events in Fairfax County, Virginia

Beaverdam Reservoir Park | March 8 | Starts at 8:00 AM

To celebrate International Women’s Day, I’m hosting an Endurance Celebration—a choose-your-own-challenge day centered on movement, support, and showing up exactly as you are.

Beaverdam Reservoir features a 7.5-mile loop with roughly 300 feet of elevation gain, circling Beaverdam Creek. The course is beautifully varied: a mix of fire road and singletrack, more rugged forest trail on one side, and more developed sections with boardwalks on the other. It’s approachable, interesting, and perfect for settling into a rhythm.

We’ll begin together at 8:00 AM, and for anyone who wants to do multiple loops, there will be support available all the way until sunset. The goal isn’t speed or comparison—it’s choice.

This day is for you if:

🎯 You’ve been nervous to try a bit more distance

🎯 You want to test new gear or nutrition

🎯 You’re returning after injury, rehab, or a long break

🎯 You want a safe, supportive environment to see what your body can do

🎯 You simply want to support other women

You’ll have course support, including:

✅ Snacks & electrolytes

✅ Water

✅ Basic first aid supplies (bandages, moleskin, etc.)

This is a free event.

This event centers women, but men are welcome to volunteer as course support—I’ll need a few helping hands.

If you would like to support or partner with this event, I’d love to hear from you (especially if you’re a women-owned business or a nonprofit that serves women).

Important notes:

Participants are responsible for their own risk.

If winter weather is possible, I’ll scout the course the week prior to confirm conditions and ensure we’re good to go.

ConnerStrong Foundation works to bring awareness to mental health issues and suicide prevention and to change the discussion about mental health, especially in our teens and young adults. The foundation also provides outreach and comfort to the families and communities affected by mental health and suicide.

Come enjoy this gorgeous 5k course along the Mount Vernon Trail!

Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.

In addition to the race, there will be a resource fair in the parking area / surrounding area. Be sure to stop by & check out these local resources and learn more about organizations in the area & their missions to support mental health.

Walk4Inclusion is a cornerstone event within EquallyAble’s nationwide inclusion efforts, bringing communities together to advance dignity, access, and opportunity for people of all abilities.

The 2026 Walk4Inclusion takes place Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Fairfax Corner, featuring a timed 5K and an untimed 1K Fun Run. Proceeds directly support EquallyAble’s mission to build a more inclusive society for people with disabilities and their families.

Join EquallyAble and the Fairfax community for Walk4Inclusion 2026, a high-energy, all-abilities celebration of inclusion, movement, and belonging. Whether you’re running for a personal best or walking alongside family and friends, this event invites everyone to participate—at any pace.

Our 1K Fun Run is specifically aimed at children with disabilities and their families. We’ve moved the start time to 10:00 AM to allow for a more relaxed arrival, ensuring a supportive and celebratory environment for every participant.

Participants may choose:

• Timed 5K, 9:00 am– for runners and walkers seeking an official finish time

• Untimed 1K Fun Run, 10:00 am* – A joyful, untimed 1K designed for children and adults of all abilities. Bring the whole crew—parents, grandparents, friends—walk, run, or roll. Strollers and wheelchairs welcome.

Walk4Inclusion is intentionally designed to be accessible and welcoming to all abilities. Every registration helps EquallyAble expand inclusive programs, advocacy, and support services that empower individuals to live with independence and purpose.

All participants receive an official event t-shirt and finisher medal. T-shirt availability is guaranteed only for participants registered by March 15. Registrations after that date are welcome, but T-shirts (including size availability) are not guaranteed.

Registration Fees:

5K: $45 through March 15, $50 through Race Day

1K Fun Run: $25

Come move with purpose, celebrate ability in all its forms, and help make inclusion visible—one step at a time.

Be sure to visit our website for more information about EquallyAble

Register for 2026 Healthy Strides Heroes Vs. Villains 5K/10K!

We are also looking for volunteers:

Support the Healthy Strides 5K/10K by becoming a volunteer! Parking attendants, race-course attendants and race supporters/enthusiasm spreaders wanted:

Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Individuals

Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Groups

A Race for Justice...or Domination! Declare your allegiance on the course. Rally the masses for the 5K (3.1 Miles) run, walk, or roll — a popular route for the masses. For those seeking true glory (or villainous renown), charge through the rugged trials of the 10K (6.2 Miles) trail run. Fairfax County Park Authority invites you to join your community and friends for the Healthy Strides 5K/10K on May 2, 2026. Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30am.

Registration

550 max participants – reserve your spot, today! Register early to reserve your spot and technical tee. Ladies' sizes are fitted and run small. When in doubt, we recommend sizing up. Switching sizes will only be available after packet pick-up closes on race day, and alternative sizes may not be available.

Online registration closes on March 31st. Race registration may close early upon sell out. There will be no late registration during packet pick up or on race day.

The event also features a Tots/Kids Dash (2-5 & 6-10 years old). This is a short dash to the finish line for 5K participants' kids. Tots/Kids Dash participants and their family and friends must wait until the 5K and 10K are over before leaving Burke Lake Park. We welcome you to enjoy the playground or cheer for the 5K/10K runners, as well as partake in the post-5K/10K refreshments and party!

Registration Fees (Registrations fees are non-refundable) 5K/10K

November 1st-December 31st: $35

January 1st-March 31st: $40

Tots/Kids Dash (2-5 & 6-10 years old)

November 1st-December 31st: $15

January 1st-March 31st: $20

*Kids registered in the Tots/Kids Dash will not receive a timing chip on their bib. They must register for the 5K to be officially timed in the 5K. Children registered in the 5K may also participate in the Tots/Kids Dash. Please note the Tots/Kids Dash was created for child participants of the 5K/10K and/or children of the adult participants of those races. Roads will be closed until it is safe for ALL runners. Kids Dash participants and their friends and family cannot leave the park until it is safe to do so. Roads are scheduled to open by 9:30 am.

Courses (The 5K and 10K Courses are USATF certified)

The 5K course follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Runners who want to step up their challenge can take on the 6.2-mile wooded trail that circles the lake. Runners in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 am.

Event Schedule

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Festivities Begin!

Packet pick-up opens at the Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor from 2-7pm. Registrants will receive a Healthy Strides 5K/10K reusable grocery tote at packet pickup.

Saturday, May 2, 2026-Race Day!

6:20am – Burke Lake Park Opens to Healthy Strides Participants. Do not park in the Shelter A lot*-this is the finish line and event area.

*ADA accessible participant drop off is available. Please notify [email protected] , 10 days prior to event. Accessible participant drop-off will be in the Shelter A parking lot (by restrooms only) between 6:45-7:25am. Roads close to traffic at 7:30am. The 5K and 10K courses finish in the Shelter A parking lot. (5k and 10k come from different directions and will pass by or through each Shelter A parking lot entrance). For the safety of all participants, pick-up will begin at 9:30am, when the roads open to traffic. For runner safety, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course. If you must leave before 9:30am please let parking staff know when entering the park, and they will try to accommodate you when it is safe to do so.

6:30 -7:15am – Race Day packet pick-up opens.

6:30-7:30am – Complete final bib changes/corrections at Fairfax County Park Authority EZ UP Tent.

7:30am – Park roads closed to all traffic. Packet pick-up closed.

7:35am - All participants and spectators must clear the course/finish line area for the Kids Dash. Please stand in the area in front of the stage.

7:40am – Kids Dash starts!

7:45am – 10K starts!

7:50am – 5K starts!

7:30-9:30am – Participate and cheer, enjoy refreshments, music, and award ceremony.

9:30am – Safely and orderly leave from Burke Lake Park or stay and enjoy beautiful Burke Lake Park!

Awards and SWAG

The awards ceremony will conclude our event. All finishers will earn a commemorative finisher medal.

Awards and bragging rights go to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each the 5K and the 10K, then the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5K and the 10K for the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.

Weather

This is a rain-or-shine event. This event is non-refundable. No refunds will be given in the event of bad weather

Parking

Park roads close to traffic at 7:30am. Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:30am Please allow 5-10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the start line at Shelter A. Race Participant parking in Shelter A lot is prohibited. Healthy Strides parking staff will direct you to open parking lots.

Timing and Results

Healthy Strides 5K/10K is professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your bib. Results are available immediately after the race and are posted on www.prraces.com

We LOVE Parks… and Giving Back!

A portion of the proceeds go to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park.

Support our event by volunteering

Race webpage with updates, volunteering opportunities, and sponsorship information on the Race webpage at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k

Fairfax County is one of the wealthiest counties in the nation—yet thousands of children here go home on weekends unsure if they’ll have enough to eat. Rising food costs and ongoing shortages have pushed more families into crisis, and today 1 in 3 students in Fairfax County Public Schools experiences food insecurity.

The 6th Annual Feed Fairfax 5K on May 2nd, 2026 is a fun 3.1 mile road race through the Greenbriar neighborhood in Fairfax. The race is organized with community partners to raise money and provide food for kids in Fairfax County suffering from food insecurity.

What makes this race incredibly unique is that after the race, all participants and volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble Power Packs for elementary school children within our community.

LOCATION: Greenbriar Town Center

Planet Fitness Parking Lot

13055-B Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy

Fairfax, VA 22033

RACE START TIME: 8:00 am

REGISTRATION:

5K: $35 through April 17th

$40 April 18th through May 1st

$45 May 2nd

5K (18 & Under): $15

1 Mile Fun Run: $25 through April 17th

$30 April April 198th through May 1st

$35 May 2nd

1 Mile (18 & Under) Fun Run: $15

**Fun Run is timed again this year, thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®

Online registration will remain open until 7:50 am on Saturday, May 2. If you register online after May 1, please be prepared to show your confirmation email to the packet pickup staff on race morning. In person registration will also be available during packet pick up and race morning.

PACKET PICK and SWAG:

Registrant will receive a commemorative bib, custom race shirt, and custom finisher medal. Packets will be available for pick up on Friday, May 1st from 3-6 pm at Expectation Church (11924 Braddock Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030). You can also pick up your packet on race day from 7-7:45 am at the race site.

Be sure to register before April 18th, to guarantee a shirt.

AWARDS (based on chip time): As in year's past we will be giving out cash prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers, $100 for 1st place overall, $50 for second place overall, and $35 for third place overall. Additionally, overall Top 3 male/female and age group winners will receive a special medal with their age group finishing place. Participants must be present to collect their award. If you cannot stick around we will hold onto your award and you can come pick it up.. Age groups receiving awards are as follows:

• Top 3 Men and Women Overall

• Top 3 Boys and Girls under 10

• Top 3 Boys and Girls 11-14

• Top 3 Boys and Girls 15-18

• Top Male and Female 19-29

• Top Male and Female 30-39

• Top Male and Female 40-49

• Top Male and Female 50-59

• Top Male and Female 60+

For the first time we will also be giving out awards to the top finishers for the Might Mile Challenge. Awards for the Molly Craig Mighty Mile Challenge is:

• Top 3 Boys and Girls 7 & under

• Top 3 Boys and Girls 8-11

THE MIGHTY MILE CHALLENGE:

This year all fun run participants (1-milers) will have their race/walk timed thanks to Molly Craig, Realtor®. Participation in the Mighty Mile is optional, but your time will be posted to our results after the conclusion of the event.

FREE PHOTOS:

We will be posting them on our site under the results section shortly after the race. Ensure your number is facing front and visible as you finish as you will be able to sort and find the photos by your race number.

Many children rely on free and reduced-price meals at school for food. A Power Pack, which contains seven meals, helps to alleviate hunger for local children in need over the weekend when not in school. All of the Power-Packs assembled at the runner's village will be distributed after the race and eaten the next weekend (8-10 May). Last year in the last five years we had over 3,000 people participate in the race, we packed and donated over 187,000 meals and raised $227,491. This year we are trying to raise $60,000, which will allow us to pack and fund over 72,000 meals for hungry children in our county!

If you would like to donate to Feed Fairfax, but are unable to participate click here to Donate

The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Blue Cheetah Sports Timing, LLC.

Details: Walk Run Ride for Life Event! The event will take place on Saturday, May 9th at 10:00 am at Occoquan Regional Park. Sign up to participate as a walker, runner, or bike rider—and then invite others to sponsor you! Following event completion, stay for food, fun activities, prizes, and ministry stories as we celebrate LIFE together.

Location: Occoquan Regional Park

Address: The Pavilion at Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA

• Additional Park Offerings

• Fishing

• Batting Cage

• Boat & Kayak Rental

• Hiking Trails

• Brickmakers Cafe: Brickmaker's menu features a variety of items, including fries, burgers, salads, and more!

Course:

• The 1 Mile Family Stroll will occur on Occoquan Regional Park grounds. This event is perfect for families, strollers, and young children with bikes and all walkers. The course is an out-and-back course that starts and ends at the pavilion where we are gathering.

• The 5k Run will occur on Occoquan Regional Park grounds. The course is an out-and-back course that starts and ends at the pavilion where we are gathering.

• The Distance Cycle is a virtual event. Participants will pick their own course and complete their distance cycle by Saturday, May 9th. All participants are encouraged to join us at Occoquan Regional Park on Saturday, May 9th, to partake in our in-person event full of fun activities. Cyclists can bring their bikes with them to Occoquan for a leisure bike ride, but there is no set long-distance bike course on-site at the walk-run ride event.

Registration: Make sure to register so you will receive your t-shirt and qualify to earn prizes.

Fundraising Goal: Help raise $75,000 to support free medical services, mentoring, and parenting education for families facing an unexpected pregnancy in the DC region. Raise support through sponsors and/or make a donation yourself – BOTH support a great cause!

Teams: Join a team and fundraise with your friends and church. On the first page of your registration, you can opt to join an existing team or create a new team.

T-Shirts: Each registered adult or child participant who raises $50 will receive a t-shirt. Select your size when registering.

Questions: Contact Stephanie Lindsay at [email protected]

Join us on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 pm for the Clifton Caboose 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

The start/finish line is just a few feet from the Triangle (the intersection of Clifton, Newman and Main Streets); near the Barn located at 7139 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124

Both the 1-Mile Fun Run and the 5k begin in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton, VA. The scenic course winds down a gently rolling country road, across a creek, and past a horse or two, then back to the start line. There will be water along the course and near the turnaround point.

The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 6:00 pm. Once it is finished, we'll line up the 5K runners and walkers. We strongly suggest all 5K participants be ready and at the start line at 6:00 pm.

Parking is available at Clifton ES, the floodplain off Newman Road, and throughout town. Please do not park at Trummer's restaurant..

After the run, stay for the Post Race Party at the Red Barn! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, an awards ceremony, snacks, and suds. Registered adult runners (21 & older) will receive 2 beer tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased on site for $5 each.

Registration Fees:

5K: $30 per person

When registering a family of three or more, each family member will receive a $5 discount

1-Mile Fun Run: $20

Online registration will remain OPEN through Race Day, at 5:30 pm. Runners may use their phones to register and pay online right up until we are ready to run.

Registrants will receive a commemorative Clifton Caboose T-shirt while supplies last. Please be sure to register by May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Packet pick up will be on Friday, May 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 (race day) from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Barn, 7139 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124. Bibs will be assigned to runners when they pick up their packets. Runners may pick up packets for others registered for the race.

Awards for the 5K will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

We will also give awards to the top male and female CBA Member finishers in the 1-30 and 31 & Over age groups.

There will be ribbons for all finishers in the 1-Mile Fun Run and medals for the top male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15.

Join us for the 20th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! It's a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community. All ages are welcome to run, jog, walk, or cheer on participants—strollers and pets included! You can even create or join a team for some friendly competition.

Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Children’s. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this year’s funds supporting the Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund!

The Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund provides critical financial assistance to families facing childhood illness or injury—covering needs such as medical bills, utilities, transportation, respite care, and more. 100% funded by philanthropy, this fund helps families focus on what matters most: healing—while honoring the compassionate legacy of Joe Cassella.

Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Children’s. Let’s continue the tradition and make this year’s event a success!

Event Schedule:

8:00 am - Family Fun Run Start

8:30 am - 5K Start

9:30 am - Awards and Prizes

Join ASHRAE National Capital Chapter for the Run for Research 5K on Sunday, June 14 in Fairfax, Virginia.

ASHRAE is the international society of heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning professionals. Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is dedicated to advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration, and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow's built environment today. For more information, please visit www.ashrae.org

ASHRAE's Mission is to "serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields." Their vision is of a "healthy and sustainable environment for all."

ASHRAE invites members of the community to run or walk with members and volunteers of the local chapter of ASHRAE. All proceeds will help to directly support the chapter's contribution to ASHRAE research.

Location & Time:

Fairfax Corner Shopping Center

4100 Monument Corner

Fairfax, VA 22030

Sunday, June 14 at 8:00 AM

Registration Fees:

5K: $30 through March 31

$35 through May 31

$40 through Race Day

Online registration will remain OPEN through Race Morning. All registrants must register online.

Packet pick up will be at the BURKE =PR= Run and Walk store (5715 Burke Centre Pkwy, Burke, VA 22015) on Saturday, June 13, from 12:00-3:00 pm, and then at the Fairfax Corner Plaza on race day starting at 7:00 am.

Participants will receive a commemorative performance shirt.

Since 1960, ASHRAE has sponsored research studies at universities and research firms. The results of these studies have been used to prepare chapters in the ASHRAE Handbook series; as foundational material in special publications, in the formulation of standards; to train university students as they prepare for the service in the HVAC&R industry; and to spread the knowledge gained through presentation at Society Conferences and publication in ASHRAE Transactions or conference proceedings. For more information, please visit ASHRAERP

🖤✊🏾 You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K - Year 3

Run. Walk. Celebrate Freedom. Give Back.

Join us for the 3rd Annual You Matter Juneteenth Freedom 5K Walk/Run, a powerful community celebration honoring Juneteenth, freedom, resilience, and collective impact. This event brings together runners, walkers, families, and supporters from across the DMV to move with purpose and invest in the next generation.

Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking in reflection, or showing up to support a meaningful cause then this race is for YOU.

📍 Event Details

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026

Time: 8:00am ( Pre-Race 7:15am Warm-up & Program )

Location: Fort Hunt Park - 8999 Fort Hunt Rd Pavilion B ( further down from previous location inside the park )

Host Hotel:

https://book.passkey.com/go/youmatterjuneteenth5k

Hilton Hilton Arlington National Landing - 2399 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA, 22202

🎓 Giving Back to the DMV Community

A portion of the proceeds from this event will directly support the You Matter Scholarship Program.

💜 Scholarships Awarded ( Goal ):

(10) scholarships of $500 each

Awarded to college-bound high school seniors from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area

📝 Scholarship Criteria

Must be a graduating high school senior

Must be accepted to a college beginning Fall 2026

Students will apply by submitting an essay answering:

“What does Juneteenth mean to you, and how has it impacted your life?”

📌 You do NOT have to be present at the race to win.

🔗 Apply for the Scholarship - Applications are open now

👉 Application Link:

https://form.jotform.com/Jamicka_Edwards/youmatterjuneteenth

Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 11:59 pm ( EST)

Recipients Notified: Monday, June 15, 2026 (via email)

Public Announcement: June 19, 2026 at the race

Winners are encouraged to attend the race celebration, but attendance is not required.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Top 3 Male Finishers

Top 3 Female Finishers

Recognition will be given during the post-race program

🎁 Raffles & Giveaways

Stick around for exciting raffles and giveaways, generously donated by our amazing community partners and sponsors!

📲 Stay Connected for the latest updates

Instagram: @youmatterjuneteenth5k

When posting, please use:

#JuneteenthFreedom5K

#YouMatterJuneteenth5K

#YouMatterMovement

💛 Thank You

THANK YOU for believing in this mission and for your continued support.

Because of you, we are creating access, opportunity, and impact one step at a time.

You Matter.

📧 Race Contact Info: [email protected] - or

If you have questions about the race, scholarships, or sponsorship opportunities, please click the Contact the Race Director button below.