Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead
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Event overview
The Fall Backyard Burn at Fountainhead Regional Park takes place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Fairfax Station, VA (10875 Hampton Road). The event offers two distance options:
- 4.8 miles (about 5 miles) : approximately 450 feet elevation gain
- 10.5 miles : approximately 950 feet elevation gain
The shorter route is a single loop. The longer route uses the 4.8 mile loop plus an out-and-back lollipop on the Bull Run Occoquan Trail.
Course and logistics
The course follows hiking trails and some old dirt roads along the Occoquan Reservoir. Race services listed include aid stations, medical support, volunteer staff, post-race food, music, awards, and race swag. Finish medals are an optional add-on; pre-order and on-site prices are provided for medals. Swag for this race may be a tri-blend t-shirt or a water bottle. The event has a charity partnership with Homestretch.
Key race rules include no in-ear headphones, no pets, pacers, or baby strollers on course, visible race numbers worn on the front, outside assistance only within 50 meters of aid stations, and a requirement to stay on designated trails. Age-group categories are offered for Male, Female, and Non-Binary participants across standard age brackets. A supervised kids program run by Little Fern Learning is available on race day; preregistration and program fees apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.