Running Out of Time 12k
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2026 Running Out of Time 5k & 12k
This event is a year-end running event held at Burke Lake Park in Fairfax Station, VA on December 31. The event offers two distance options and points that count toward the organizer's Year-Long 5k, 10k, Back of the Pack Series, and the Fall Series.
Distances
- 12k
- 5k
Both courses run through park trails and shelter areas. The route is mostly paved with a short section of gravel. The 5k has limited elevation gain while the 12k includes several hills as shown on the course elevation maps. Water stations are placed approximately at mile markers 0.7 and 2.4 on the 5k, and at approximately 0.7, 2.1, 3.6, 4.8, 5.45, and 6.8 on the 12k; Gatorade will be available at some stations. Restrooms are located by the parking lot at Shelter A. Parking and meeting is at Shelter C.
Runners receive a finisher’s medal, a technical (Dri-Fit) event shirt, and chip timing. A virtual race option is available. Results will be posted live and final results with series points will be published the Monday after the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in standard age groups; overall top three are not eligible for age-group prizes.
Packet pickup and race day registration are available at the event. T-shirt guarantees apply to registrations completed before December 16. The race benefits We Rock Cancer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
