2021 Race Schedule
Fantastic events in the best parks in Northern Virginia and Maryland2021 Races
The safety and health of all racers and volunteers, and our larger local community, are of upmost importance. While all risk cannot be eliminated, all in-person races will have extensive risk mitigation protocols in place. Each race has its own venue-specific COVID operations plan, which can be found on each race website. In addition, most events also have a virtual option.
January 1-31, 2021
Backyard BRRR Virtual Challenge
Virtual Challenge – Various Distances
March 28, 2021 (Sun)
Spring Backyard Burn @ Laurel Hill
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
April 1-30, 2021
Spring Backyard Burn Virtual Challenge
Virtual Challenge – Walking, Running, Multi-Sport
April 11, 2021 (Sun)
Spring Backyard Burn @ Lake Fairfax
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
April 25, 2021 (Sun)
Spring Backyard Burn @ Fountainhead
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
May 2, 2021 (Sun)
Rails to River XC (MTB) @ Lake Fairfax
Mountain Biking – 7, 14, 21 Miles
May 22+23, 2021 (Sat+Sun)
Fountainhead Half Marathon/10K
Trail Running – Half Marathon and 10K
June 13, 2021 (Sun)
Loudoun 1725 Gravel Grinder
Cycling – 40, 60, 80 Miles
June 26, 2021 (Sat)
Blue Crab Bolt @ Seneca Creek
Trail Running – 5 and 10K
July 1 – August 15
Blue Crab Bolt Virtual Challenge
Virtual Challenge
July 11, 2021 (Sun)
XTERRA EX2 @ Rocky Gap
Triathlon, Duathlon, Relay
July 24, 2021 (Sat)
Blue Crab Bolt @ Schaeffer Farms
Trail Running – 5 and 10K
August 7, 2021 (Sat)
Blue Crab Bolt @ Little Bennett
Trail Running – 5 and 10K
September 18, 2021 (Sat)
VentureQuest Adventure Race @ Fountainhead (12-hour)
Adventure Race – 12 Hours
September 19, 2021
VentureQuest Adventure Race @ Fountainhead (6-hour)
Adventure Race – 6 Hours
October 3, 2021 (Sun)
Fall Backyard Burn @ Pohick Bay
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
October 17, 2021 (Sun)
Fall Backyard Burn @ Lake Fairfax
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
October 30, 2021 (Sat)
Schaeffer Half Marathon/10K
Trail Running – Half Marathon and 10K
November 7, 2021 (Sun)
Fall Backyard Burn @ Riverbend
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
November 21, 2021 (Sun)
Fall Backyard Burn @ Hemlock
Trail Running – 5 and 10 Miles
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