Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill

  • Date Sun 15th March 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EDT
  • Location Lorton, Virginia
  • Price $48.70 - $59.30
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the scenic Lorton, Fairfax! This exciting event features 5 and 10-mile trail running races set against the stunning backdrop of 1,600 acres of former prison grounds, offering participants a unique blend of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, and grassy fields. The course is designed to be accessible for runners of all levels with its minimal pavement and manageable elevation changes, starting and ending beneath the iconic old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Not only will you challenge yourself on these picturesque trails, but you also have the chance to support a wonderful cause. During registration, you can make a donation to the local non-profit, Homestretch, which provides vital services to families in need within the community. Join us for a day filled with adventure, camaraderie, and the spirit of giving back!

Organiser's Description

The Spring 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.

ALL RACE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE RACE WEBSITE.

HTTPS://EX2ADVENTURES.COM/TRAIL-RUNNING/SPRING-BACKYARD-BURN-TRAIL-RUNNING-SERIES/SBYB-LAUREL-HILL-PARK/ [https://ex2adventures.com/trail-running/spring-backyard-burn-trail-running-series/sbyb-laurel-hill-park/]

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.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIP
During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch [https://homestretchva.org/]. 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.

Races

  • 5 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt (Tri-Blend or Polyester)

    Sun 15th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 28 DEC
  • 10 Mile

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Tri-Blend or Polyester)

    Sun 15th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 28 DEC

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Location

Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, 22079, VA, United States

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