Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5 Mile · 10 Mile
From the Organizer
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, 2026
Course Length: 5.4 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps)
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
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxon Hill, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lorton, VA
Elevation
97 ft
Nearest Airport
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill?
- Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill is a running race held in Lorton, Virginia on October 4, 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 - Laurel Hill?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Lorton, Virginia at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill
Oct 4, 2026