Healthy Strides 10K
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Event Details
The Healthy Strides 10K will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia. The address is 7315 Ox Road.
Distances
The event includes three separate races:
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Tot/Kids Dash for children aged 2-10
Race Courses
Both the 5K and 10K courses are USATF certified. The 5K follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is described as wheelchair and stroller accessible. The 10K is a 6.2-mile wooded trail run that circles Burke Lake. Participants in the 10K must maintain a pace faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30 AM.
Registration
Registration is capped at 550 total participants. Fees increase over time, with online registration closing on March 31, 2026, or earlier if the event sells out. There is no late registration on race day. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
Participant Information
All finishers receive a commemorative medal. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K, as well as the top three in various age groups. The event includes a technical tee for registrants, with a note that ladies' sizes are fitted. Early registrants are advised to reserve their spot and shirt size.
Packet pickup is available the day before the race at the Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor and on race morning. Roads within the park close to traffic at 7:30 AM and are scheduled to reopen at 9:30 AM. Parking is available in designated lots, not in the Shelter A finish area. The event is professionally timed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
