Running for Rivermont
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Event overview
The Running for Rivermont event on April 11, 2026, at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, VA, includes three race distances:
- 10k
- 5k
- 1 miler
Points from these races count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series, and toward the Spring Series. A virtual race option is available. The event supports Rivermont Schools, which serves children and young adults aged 5 to 22 with behavioral, emotional, and educational challenges.
Logistics and race details
The course departs from Shelter C at Burke Lake Park. The route is mostly paved with a short gravel section and has limited elevation gain; the 10k is run as an out-and-back course repeated twice. Water stations for the 10k are located at approximately miles 1.55, 3.10, and 4.65; the 5k has a water station at about mile 1.55. Some stations will offer Gatorade. Restrooms are near the parking lot at Shelter A.
Registered runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (drifit) event shirt, and chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before April 1. Live results will be posted on Athlinks with a race-day QR code for immediate viewing; final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race.
Registration fees (early through March 15 / after): 10k $45 / $50, 5k $30 / $35, 1 miler $20 / $25. A $5 price increase applies on race day. Packet pickup is available at the event and race day registration is offered. Awards are given to the top 3 men and women overall and to first and second in age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Runners who place top 3 overall are not eligible for age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
