Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA
- Distance
- 5 Mile · 10 Mile
From the Organizer
The Fall 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.
Hemlock Overlook, located along the banks of the historic Bull Run, feels surprisingly remote for being so close to Washington D.C. Sightings of deer, beaver, turkey, osprey and great blue heron are not uncommon in this 425 acre park. This beautiful race course consists mostly of hiking trails (including the Bull Run Occoquan Trail), old dirt roads, and open fields. Competitors will run over rocks and roots and along bull run. The course is designed to be spectator friendly with several areas designated for family and friends to cheer on their racers.
For course maps and additional information, please visit the race website.
Our charity partner for this event is Homestretch. If you are able, please consider making a donation to this amazing organization during registration.
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
57°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manassas, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clifton, VA
Elevation
284 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
- Date
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook?
- Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook is a running race held in Clifton, Virginia on November 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook?
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 in Clifton, Virginia at Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
Nov 15, 2026