Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill
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Event overview
The Fall Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill is a trail running event on Sunday, November 23, 2025, staged at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. The event offers a 5.4 mile option (one lap) or a 10 mile option (two laps). Registration includes aid stations, medical support, post-race food, race swag, and optional finish medals.
The race is part of a multi-race series and includes a charity partnership with Homestretch to raise awareness and funds for local families. Awards are given to the top finishers in each category.
Course, format, and rules
The course runs through 1,600 acres of the former Lorton Reformatory grounds. It uses a mix of forested and open meadow singletrack and passes the old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center. Most trail surface is dirt and crushed stone. There are short pavement sections only at the beginning and end, no extended climbs, and many short ups and downs. Elevation gain is listed as about 350 feet for the 5.4 mile lap (about 700 feet for two laps).
Distances
- 5.4 miles (one lap)
- 10 miles (two laps)
Rules include no in-ear headphones, no pets or pacers, no baby strollers, visible race numbers, staying on designated trails, and notifying race officials when dropping out. Age categories include Male, Female, Non-Binary with groups from 12 and under through 70-79. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.