Lake Fairfax Course Description
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. Located in Reston, VA, this suburban park has a beautiful lake, huge open fields, pavilions, and an awesome trail network. Our course is singletrack with a bit of open field running mixed in…and a beautiful views of the lake. The course is brand new for 2020!
Course Length: 5.2 miles (1 lap) OR 10.4 miles (2 laps)
Summary of COVID Precautions
A summary of our precautions are below. You can read our full social distancing plan here.
- Check-in times will be staggered from 7:30am to 10am. 5 mile runners will check-in between 7:30am and 9:00am and 10 mile runners will check-in between 9:00 and 10am. Note: the 5 mile runners are going first to avoid congestion on the trails since the course is a 5 mile loop. We may need to shift and adjust check-in times based on the number of people that sign up for each race.
- Each check-in group will be about 30 people.
- Groups 10 people (max) will start every 5 minutes. Smaller groups will start if there is not a queue.
- Check-in is touchless and event will be chip timed.
- It is expected that each runner is ready to run when they check-in. Please warm up and use the bathroom before you check-in. Portajohns will be available in the start queue while the runner is getting ready to start. We do not want people checking in and going back to your car.
- Race giveaways (T-shirt) and post-race food and water are grab and go only and pre-packaged. We will have breakfast burritos, but the selection of food will be MUCH smaller than normal.
- Parking, check-in, start, and finish areas of the event will have ample room for social distancing.
- Signage will be used to remind people to wear their face coverings and stay socially distanced at all times.
- Face coverings are required at all times when in check-in, starting, and finish areas.
- Runners must carry a face covering during event (when running) and use when passing if ample distance is not available on the trail. If a racer doesn’t have a face covering, then one will be provided to them during check-in.
- Aid stations are staffed for safety only – no water will be provided with the exception of one water refill station at about the halfway point on the course. Athletes are required to carry their own hydration.
- There is no post-race awards ceremony.
- Runners are not allowed to stay after the race except to cool down.
- Spectators are not allowed.
- Ample restrooms (portajohns and park bathrooms) are available to minimize queues. All restrooms will be sanitized once every 2 hours by EX2 staff.
- Hand sanitizer stations available at check-in, start, and finish.
- All racers will be required to self-validate that they do not have COVID symptoms or have been exposed to anyone suspected to have COVID for the 14 days leading up to event.
Registration Fees
5 Mile
$40 – New year by 1/5/20
$45 – Early by 9/18/20
$50 – Regular by 10/15/20
$60 – Race day (if not sold out)
10 Mile
$45 – New year by 1/5/20
$50 – Early by 9/18/20
$55 – Regular by 10/15/20
$65 – Race day (if not sold out)
Registration Fee Includes
Fun and challenging course design, professional race operations, wonderful volunteer support, awesome aid stations, medical support, plentiful post-race food (breakfast burritos and other tasty treats – yum!), electric atmosphere, great music, awards and give-a-ways, and a race t-shirt you’ll love.
Race Day Schedule
Staggered check-in and start times between 7:30am and 10:00am. The 5 mile check-in times are first then the 10 milers. Specific instructions will be provided in the pre-race information sent 5-7 days before the race.
Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill
Directions
Lake Fairfax Park
1400 Lake Fairfax Drive
Reston, VA 20190
From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway):
- Lake Fairfax Park may be reached by taking Beltway Exit 47A which is Route 7 or Leesburg Pike west for approximately 7-8 miles to a left on Baron Cameron Avenue.
- Take the second left on Lake Fairfax Drive which will lead you directly into the park.
- Enter the park, pass the pool on your right, and continue down the hill to the pavilion parking on your left. Follow the race parking signs.
- Park and follow the signs to check-in.
From Interstate 66:
- Take I-66 to Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway – formerly Rt 7100) towards RESTON/ HERNDON and travel about 9.4 miles.
- Merge onto BARON CAMERON AVE / VA-606 E. Travel about 2.8 miles and turn right onto Lake Fairfax Drive which will lead you directly into the park.
- Enter the park, pass the pool on your right, and continue down the hill to the pavilion parking on your left. Follow the race parking signs.
- Park and follow the signs to check-in.
Race Rules
- Portable music players or any device requiring earphones are not permitted.
- Outside assistance is only permitted within 50 meters of an aid station.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front and must be visible at all times.
- There are no cut-off times.
- Pets and pacers are not allowed on the course.
- Baby strollers are not permitted on the course.
- Respect other racers, volunteers, race staff, and the environment. No littering.
- Poor sportsmanship may result in disqualification.
- Racers must notify race officials if they drop out of the race.
- Stay on designated trails.
Age Groups
Male and Female - 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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