Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
- Date Sun 16th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Clifton, Virginia
- Price $56.65 - $67.25
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run taking place on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the stunning Hemlock Overlook in Clifton, Fairfax. This exciting event features both 5 and 10-mile trail running races, showcasing some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia area. Runners will traverse a picturesque landscape filled with forested fire roads, twisting hiking trails, and scenic stream crossings, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of the historic Bull Run.
Hemlock Overlook, a 425-acre park, provides the perfect backdrop for this thrilling race, allowing participants to feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of Washington D.C. Don’t miss the chance to spot local wildlife such as deer, turkey, and even osprey while you navigate the rugged terrain. The course is designed to be spectator-friendly, ensuring that friends and family can cheer you on throughout your journey. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, nature, and community spirit—plus, consider supporting our charity partner, Homestretch, during registration. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this incredible event!
Hemlock Overlook, a 425-acre park, provides the perfect backdrop for this thrilling race, allowing participants to feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of Washington D.C. Don’t miss the chance to spot local wildlife such as deer, turkey, and even osprey while you navigate the rugged terrain. The course is designed to be spectator-friendly, ensuring that friends and family can cheer you on throughout your journey. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines fitness, nature, and community spirit—plus, consider supporting our charity partner, Homestretch, during registration. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this incredible event!
Organiser's 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.
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 [https://ex2adventures.com/trail-running/fall-backyard-burn-trail-running-series/fbyb-hemlock-overlook/].
Our charity partner for this event is Homestretch [https://homestretchva.org/]. If you are able, please consider making a donation to this amazing organization during registration.
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 [https://ex2adventures.com/trail-running/fall-backyard-burn-trail-running-series/fbyb-hemlock-overlook/].
Our charity partner for this event is Homestretch [https://homestretchva.org/]. If you are able, please consider making a donation to this amazing organization during registration.
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