Healthy Strides 5k 10k
Saturday, May 1, 2027
7:40 AM EDT
Fairfax Station, Virginia
$17.05–$38.45 · 3 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Healthy Strides 5K and 10K on Saturday, May 1, 2027, at beautiful Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia! This exciting event celebrates its 15th anniversary and invites participants of all ages to join in the fun. Choose between the scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course, perfect for runners, walkers, and families, or challenge yourself with the rugged 10K (6.2 miles) trail run. With a vibrant atmosphere and a maximum of 550 participants, this event is sure to sell out quickly, so be sure to register early!
In addition to the main races, there’s a Tots/Kids Dash for children aged 2-10, making it a fantastic family affair. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, post-race refreshments, and a lively awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers across various age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Healthy Strides 5K and 10K is a perfect way to embrace fitness and community spirit. Don't miss out on this memorable celebration at Burke Lake Park – mark your calendars and secure your spot today!
In addition to the main races, there’s a Tots/Kids Dash for children aged 2-10, making it a fantastic family affair. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, post-race refreshments, and a lively awards ceremony celebrating the top finishers across various age groups. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Healthy Strides 5K and 10K is a perfect way to embrace fitness and community spirit. Don't miss out on this memorable celebration at Burke Lake Park – mark your calendars and secure your spot today!
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Organiser's description
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS:
Support the Healthy Strides 5K/10K by becoming a volunteer! Parking attendants, race-course attendants and race supporters/enthusiasm spreaders wanted:
Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Individuals https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/187589
Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Groups https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/188525
CELEBRATE THE HEALTHY STRIDES 5K/10KS 15TH ANNIVERSARY! Fairfax County Park Authority invites you and friends to party like it is 2012 at the HEALTHY STRIDES 5K/10K ON MAY 1, 2027! Run, walk or roll in the 5K (3.1 MILES) or for those looking to step up the challenge, traverse the rugged trials of the 10K (6.2 MILES) trail run. Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 a.m. REGISTER EARLY TO GRAB YOUR SPOT! THIS EVENT SELLS OUT QUICKLY.
REGISTRATION
The race has a maximum of 550 participants reserve your spot today! Register early to reserve your spot and technical tee. Ladies' sizes are fitted and run small. When in doubt, we recommend sizing up. Switching sizes will only be available after packet pick-up closes on race day, and alternative sizes may not be available.
Online registration closes on March 31. Race registration may close early upon sell out. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION DURING PACKET PICK UP OR ON RACE DAY.
The event also features a Tots/Kids Dash (ages 2-5 and 6-10 years old). This is a short dash to the finish line for 5K participants' kids. Tots/Kids Dash participants and their family and friends must wait until the 5K and 10K are over before leaving Burke Lake Park. We welcome you to enjoy the playground or cheer for the 5K/10K runners, as well as partake in the post-5K/10K refreshments and party!
REGISTRATION FEES (REGISTRATIONS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE) 5K/10K
NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 31: $35
January 1-March 31: $40
TOTS/KIDS DASH (AGES 2-5 AND 6-10 YEARS OLD)
November 1-December 31: $15
January 1-March 31: $20
_*Kids registered in the Tots/Kids Dash will not receive a timing chip on their bib. They must register for the 5K to be officially timed in the 5K. Children registered in the 5K may also participate in the Tots/Kids Dash. Please note the Tots/Kids Dash was created for child participants of the 5K/10K and/or children of the adult participants of those races. Roads will be closed until it is safe for ALL runners. Kids Dash participants and their friends and family cannot leave the park until it is safe to do so. Roads are scheduled to open by 9:30 a.m._
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COURSES (THE 5K AND 10K COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED)
The 5K course follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Runners who want to step up their challenge can take on the 6.2-mile wooded trail that circles the lake. Runners in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 a.m.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 30, 2027 Packet Pickup!
Packet pick-upopens atthe Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor from 2-7 p.m. Registrants will receive a Healthy Strides 5K/10K reusable grocery tote at packet pickup.
Saturday, May 1, 2027 Race Day!
6:20 a.m. Burke Lake Park Opens to Healthy Strides Participants.DO NOT PARK IN THE SHELTER A LOT* THIS IS THE FINISH LINE AND EVENT AREA.
*ADA accessible participant drop off is available. Please [email protected], 10 days prior to event.Accessible participant drop-off will be in the Shelter A parking lot (by restroomsonly)between 6:45-7:25 A.M. Roads close to trafficat 7:30 A.M.The 5K and 10K courses finish in the Shelter A parking lot.(5k and 10k come from different directions and will pass by or through each Shelter A parking lot entrance). For the safety of all participants, PICK-UP WILL BEGINAT 9:30 A.M., when the roads open to traffic. For runner safety, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course. IF YOU MUST LEAVE BEFORE 9:30 A.M. PLEASE LET PARKING STAFF KNOW WHEN ENTERING THE PARK, AND THEY WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
6:30 -7:15 A.M. Race Day packet pick-up opens.
6:30-7:30 A.M. Complete final bib changes/corrections at packet pick up.
7:30 A.M. PARK ROADS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Packet pick-up closed.
7:35 A.M. All participants and spectators must clear the course/finish line area for the Kids Dash. Please stand in the area in front of the stage.
7:40 A.M. Kids Dash starts!
7:45 A.M. 10K starts!
7:50 A.M. 5K starts!
7:30-9:30 A.M. Participate and cheer, enjoy refreshments, music, and award ceremony.
9:30 A.M. Safely and orderly leave from Burke Lakhttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5ke Park or stay and enjoy beautiful Burke Lake Park!
AWARDS AND SWAG
The awards ceremony will conclude our event. All finishers will earn a commemorative finisher medal.
Awards and bragging rights go to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each the 5K and the 10K, then the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5K and the 10K for the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.
WEATHER
This is a rain-or-shine event. This event is non-refundable. No refunds will be given in the event of bad weather
PARKING
Park roads close totraffic at 7:30 a.m.Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:30 a.m. Please allow 5-10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the start line at Shelter A. Race Participant parking in Shelter A lot is prohibited.Healthy Strides parking staff will direct you to open parking lots.
TIMING AND RESULTS
Healthy Strides 5K/10K is professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your bib. Results are available immediately after the race and are posted onwww.prraces.com
We LOVEParks...and GivingBack!
A portion of the proceeds go to the Fairfax County Park Foundationto support beautiful Burke Lake Park.
Support our event by volunteering https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/187589
Race webpage with updates, volunteering opportunities, and sponsorship information on the Race webpage athttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k
Support the Healthy Strides 5K/10K by becoming a volunteer! Parking attendants, race-course attendants and race supporters/enthusiasm spreaders wanted:
Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Individuals https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/187589
Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Groups https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/188525
CELEBRATE THE HEALTHY STRIDES 5K/10KS 15TH ANNIVERSARY! Fairfax County Park Authority invites you and friends to party like it is 2012 at the HEALTHY STRIDES 5K/10K ON MAY 1, 2027! Run, walk or roll in the 5K (3.1 MILES) or for those looking to step up the challenge, traverse the rugged trials of the 10K (6.2 MILES) trail run. Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 a.m. REGISTER EARLY TO GRAB YOUR SPOT! THIS EVENT SELLS OUT QUICKLY.
REGISTRATION
The race has a maximum of 550 participants reserve your spot today! Register early to reserve your spot and technical tee. Ladies' sizes are fitted and run small. When in doubt, we recommend sizing up. Switching sizes will only be available after packet pick-up closes on race day, and alternative sizes may not be available.
Online registration closes on March 31. Race registration may close early upon sell out. THERE WILL BE NO LATE REGISTRATION DURING PACKET PICK UP OR ON RACE DAY.
The event also features a Tots/Kids Dash (ages 2-5 and 6-10 years old). This is a short dash to the finish line for 5K participants' kids. Tots/Kids Dash participants and their family and friends must wait until the 5K and 10K are over before leaving Burke Lake Park. We welcome you to enjoy the playground or cheer for the 5K/10K runners, as well as partake in the post-5K/10K refreshments and party!
REGISTRATION FEES (REGISTRATIONS FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE) 5K/10K
NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 31: $35
January 1-March 31: $40
TOTS/KIDS DASH (AGES 2-5 AND 6-10 YEARS OLD)
November 1-December 31: $15
January 1-March 31: $20
_*Kids registered in the Tots/Kids Dash will not receive a timing chip on their bib. They must register for the 5K to be officially timed in the 5K. Children registered in the 5K may also participate in the Tots/Kids Dash. Please note the Tots/Kids Dash was created for child participants of the 5K/10K and/or children of the adult participants of those races. Roads will be closed until it is safe for ALL runners. Kids Dash participants and their friends and family cannot leave the park until it is safe to do so. Roads are scheduled to open by 9:30 a.m._
_ _
COURSES (THE 5K AND 10K COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED)
The 5K course follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Runners who want to step up their challenge can take on the 6.2-mile wooded trail that circles the lake. Runners in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 a.m.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 30, 2027 Packet Pickup!
Packet pick-upopens atthe Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor from 2-7 p.m. Registrants will receive a Healthy Strides 5K/10K reusable grocery tote at packet pickup.
Saturday, May 1, 2027 Race Day!
6:20 a.m. Burke Lake Park Opens to Healthy Strides Participants.DO NOT PARK IN THE SHELTER A LOT* THIS IS THE FINISH LINE AND EVENT AREA.
*ADA accessible participant drop off is available. Please [email protected], 10 days prior to event.Accessible participant drop-off will be in the Shelter A parking lot (by restroomsonly)between 6:45-7:25 A.M. Roads close to trafficat 7:30 A.M.The 5K and 10K courses finish in the Shelter A parking lot.(5k and 10k come from different directions and will pass by or through each Shelter A parking lot entrance). For the safety of all participants, PICK-UP WILL BEGINAT 9:30 A.M., when the roads open to traffic. For runner safety, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course. IF YOU MUST LEAVE BEFORE 9:30 A.M. PLEASE LET PARKING STAFF KNOW WHEN ENTERING THE PARK, AND THEY WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
6:30 -7:15 A.M. Race Day packet pick-up opens.
6:30-7:30 A.M. Complete final bib changes/corrections at packet pick up.
7:30 A.M. PARK ROADS CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Packet pick-up closed.
7:35 A.M. All participants and spectators must clear the course/finish line area for the Kids Dash. Please stand in the area in front of the stage.
7:40 A.M. Kids Dash starts!
7:45 A.M. 10K starts!
7:50 A.M. 5K starts!
7:30-9:30 A.M. Participate and cheer, enjoy refreshments, music, and award ceremony.
9:30 A.M. Safely and orderly leave from Burke Lakhttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5ke Park or stay and enjoy beautiful Burke Lake Park!
AWARDS AND SWAG
The awards ceremony will conclude our event. All finishers will earn a commemorative finisher medal.
Awards and bragging rights go to the top 3 overall male and female finishers in each the 5K and the 10K, then the top 3 male and female finishers in both the 5K and the 10K for the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.
WEATHER
This is a rain-or-shine event. This event is non-refundable. No refunds will be given in the event of bad weather
PARKING
Park roads close totraffic at 7:30 a.m.Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:30 a.m. Please allow 5-10 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the start line at Shelter A. Race Participant parking in Shelter A lot is prohibited.Healthy Strides parking staff will direct you to open parking lots.
TIMING AND RESULTS
Healthy Strides 5K/10K is professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your bib. Results are available immediately after the race and are posted onwww.prraces.com
We LOVEParks...and GivingBack!
A portion of the proceeds go to the Fairfax County Park Foundationto support beautiful Burke Lake Park.
Support our event by volunteering https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/opp_details/187589
Race webpage with updates, volunteering opportunities, and sponsorship information on the Race webpage athttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k
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7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, 22039, VA, United States
Healthy Strides 5k 10k
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