Races

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 partnershipDuring registration, you will have an opportunity to sup

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-c

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

New this year: We are increasing the registration fee to $25 to help cover expenses for the race. Since we are charging a fee this year, note that you will not be expected to bring any food or beverages to share. We will be providing food, water / ice, and Gatorade at the start / finish area. Please bring any additional food or beverages that you anticipate needing during the race for your personal use. The backyard format is based on Lazarus Lake’s Backyard runs. Runners have one hour to complete the 4.167-mile course. Runners must be in the corral at the top of the next hour ready to start the next loop, or they’re out. In addition to being a challenging run, Furbutt's 24-hour Backyard is also a great way to experience the backyard format. This is an excellent opportunity to run your first marathon, 50k, 50-mile, 100k or 100-mile distance because the backyard format forces you to rest early and often, which can help you run a longer distance than you thought possible. Please note

New this year: We are increasing the registration fee to $15 to help cover expenses for the race. Since we are charging a fee this year, note that you will not be expected to bring any food or beverages to share. We will be providing food, water / ice, and Gatorade at the start / finish area. Please bring any additional food or beverages that you anticipate needing during the race for your personal use.The backyard format is based on Lazarus Lake’s Backyard runs. Runners have one hour to complete the 4.167-mile course. Runners must be in the corral at the top of the next hour ready to start the next loop, or they’re out. In addition to being a challenging run, Furbutt's After Dark 12-hour Backyard is also a great way to experience the backyard format. This is an excellent opportunity to run your first marathon, 50K or 50-mile distance because the backyard format forces you to rest early and often, which can help you run a longer distance than you thought possible. Please note that

We welcome and encourage you to come out and join us for our 7th Annual Healthy Start Mind & Body 5K Run/Walk, to JUMP START the Fall Season off to a Healthy Start and help a worthy cause! The purpose of this event is to promote and raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease while being mindful of how keeping our mind & body active leads to a healthy life with positive outcomes. Also, consider supporting this cause by additionally donating any amount that will help the Alzheimer’s Association in their endeavor to providing Alzheimer’s care, programming, support, and research. The donate button is at the top of this registration page. Together, we can help find a cure for this disease in which over seven million Americans are living with. The 5K race will be held at the beautiful, Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia. This paved course winds its way along the delightful Occoquan River, extending you splendid, scenic views throughout the park’s natural terrain. We will have a D

Miles for Migraine will host its 9th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax DMV Event on Sunday October 6th at Laurel Hills Park in Lorton, VA. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.  All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal. 5K run is professionally timed. Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize! All funds raised will benefit the MedStar Georgetown Headache Clinic to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs and Miles for Migraine programs & services. Registration: https://dc.milesformigraine.org

Located just south of the Capital Beltway in Lorton, this beautiful race course includes a mixture of forested and open meadow singletrack meandering through 1600 acres of the former prison grounds. The race starts and ends under the old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center, which is the site of the former Lorton Reformatory.  The course is one of our least technical and most of it is on singletrack that is a mix of dirt and crushed stone.  The only short pavement sections are at the beginning and end of the race.  There are no extended climbs, but lots of short ups and downs. Race Date: Sunday October 4, 2026Course Length: 5.4 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps) Charity partnershipDuring 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

🏃‍♂️🤝 Fandom as One, Miles as Many 🤝🏃‍♀️ Anime for Miles is where community, culture, and movement come together. This 5K run/walk invites runners of all levels to celebrate Japanese animation, pop culture, and the team-oriented spirit of distance running, inspired by Japan’s iconic ekiden relay races.  Otaku Run’s events go beyond the finish line: we endeavor to build a shared community, through the values of teamwork and cultural pride exemplified by both anime/otaku fandom and Japanese running culture! 📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026⏰ Start time: 3:00PM Eastern📍 Location: Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079🚗 Parking: There is plenty of parking at Workhouse Arts Center: follow the signs!   Merch and goods! -All participants who register by October 7, 2026 will receive a T-shirt.-Each finisher will also receive a finisher’s award. Cosplay is welcome! Keep in mind that the goal is to complete a 5k race r

This is a not-for-profit Family Friendly charity event to raise money for the Prince William County Community Foundation put on by Burn Boot Camp Woodbridge - VA. Starting with a Kids 1 miler at 10am before starting our 5K at 10:30. We will be having a food drive on the day of the event as well! *Strollers are welcome! Who are we?? Burn Boot Camp Woodbridge is a gym where you can go to get 45 minute high intensity workouts surrounded by an empowering and supportive community, certified personal trainers that are there to meet you where you are with modifications and nutritional guidance while providing challenging workouts.  Price William County Community Foundation's mission is to create a stronger, healthier, and more connected community by addressing critical needs in food insecurity, health & wellness, scholarship, and philanthropy. We are committed to empowering individuals and families through equitable access to nutritious food, comprehensive healthcare, educational oppo