Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
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Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
The event on November 26, 2026 takes place at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, VA. Points from the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack series, and also toward the Fall Series.
Distances
- 5k
- 10k
Runners receive a finisher's medal, a long sleeve technical Drifit event shirt, and chip timing. Shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before November 13. A virtual race option is available. Walkers are welcome.
The course is a combination of paved road and trail. The first and last half mile of each distance are on paved roads. The trail section has some roots but is described as fairly well maintained with no major elevation gains. Water stations are placed approximately at mile markers 0.5 and 2.6 for the 5k, and at 0.5, 3.1 and 5.7 for the 10k; Gatorade is available at some stations.
Packet pickup is available at the event; participants are advised to arrive about one hour before their event. Live race results will be posted online and final results with series points are published the Monday after the race. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to 1st and 2nd place male and female in age groups 19&Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Top three overall finishers are not eligible for age group awards.
The event benefits Paws for Purple Hearts, an organization that provides assistance dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs for veterans facing mobility challenges and trauma related conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
