Healthy Strides

703-246-4707 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Ryan Ross
Wellness Coordinator

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2025 Healthy Strides Fantasy Forest 5K/10K (Sold Out)

SOLD OUT: Due to the popularity of the Healthy Strides 5K/10K, this event has sold out. Please stay tuned to this website for information about the 2026 race in September.

The magical 2025 Healthy Strides Fantasy Forest 5K/10K takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

When: 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 
Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station

This event features a:

Burke Lake Park Location

Calm Through Cuisine: How Diet Can Help Manage Stress

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an enlightening presentation on how nutrition can play a pivotal role in managing stress and building stress resilience.

This session will cover the connection between diet and mental well-being, identify key nutrients that help reduce stress, and offer practical dietary strategies to enhance your overall mental health. Stress is a natural part of life, but we have the power to influence how we respond to it.

Mindfulness Unplugged: Integrating Nature Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in our presentation, “Mindfulness Unplugged.” This session will delve into the science behind the vagus nerve, explore effective mindfulness strategies and provide actionable techniques to help you stay grounded in the present moment.

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