Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead
Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead is a trail running and running race on December 6, 2026 in Fairfax Station, VA, with entry fees from $50 to $60.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$60
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Fountainhead Regional Park is situated along the banks of the Occoquan Reservoir in Western Fairfax County. This awesome race course is beautiful and consists of hiking trails and a few old dirt roads. We’ve been racing at Fountainhead for over 15 years…and it continues to be a racer favorite.
Race Date: Sunday December6, 2026
Course Length and Elevation Gain: 4.8 miles (450 feet) OR 10.5 miles (950 feet)
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Vienna, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairfax Station, VA
City Elevation
366 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Fairfax Station than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Fountainhead
Dec 6, 2026