Racin' Around the Lake Half
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2026 Racin' Around the Lake 5k, 10k, & Half
The event offers trail courses at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, Virginia, with three distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
Courses are trail routes described as fairly flat and well maintained, with exposed roots to navigate. The 5k and 10k use a single out-and-back layout; the half marathon repeats the out-and-back twice. The event provides chip timing, a finisher's medal, and a technical event shirt. A virtual race option is available for participants who cannot attend in person.
Points from the races count toward the organizer's year long 5k, 10k, endurance, and Back of the Pack series, and also toward the Winter Series. The event partners with Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation as its charity.
Water stations are provided along the courses: nine stations on the half marathon course, three on the 10k, and two on the 5k. Gatorade is available at some water stations. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered; t shirt sizes are guaranteed for those registered by March 18 and are available first come first served thereafter. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top finishers in standard age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
