Alert:
Celebrate 15 years of Healthy Strides at the 2027 Healthy Strides 5K/10K! Break out those sneakers and party like it’s 2012 at this anniversary race event.
Register by January 1 for a $5 early registration discount — use the code 27RUNHS.
Run, walk or roll in the 5K (3.1 miles) or to run in the competitive 10K (6.2 miles). The 5K course follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Runners who want to step up to the challenge can participate in the 10K the leads through a 6.2 mile wooded trail that circles the lake. Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and complete the course by 9:30 a.m.
The event also features a Tots Dash for ages 2 to 5 and a Kids Dash for ages 6 to 10 — short runs to the finish line for children of the 5K/10K participants.
IMPORTANT: All dash participants and spectators must wait until the completion of the 5K/10K before leaving Burke Lake Park. We welcome you to enjoy the playground or cheer for the other runners!
The race has a maximum of 550 participants — reserve your spot today! Register early to secure your spot and technical tee. Get more details about packet pickup and race schedule online!
All finishers earn a commemorative medal. Everyone who participates will receive a branded Healthy Strides technical racing tee. At packet pickup, registrants will receive a branded Healthy Strides reusable grocery tote.
Awards in each the 5K and 10K are presented to the:
A portion of the proceeds from the Healthy Strides 5K/10K goes to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park. For more information about the Foundation’s support of the Park Authority as well as opportunities to become a sponsor or donate to Healthy Strides, please visit Fairfax County Park Foundation website.
Get involved with FCPA’s wellness program throughout the year to make an impact on the health of our community. Try our Healthy Strides Community virtual fitness classes. Visit Healthy Strides.
A portion of the proceeds from the Healthy Strides 5K/10K goes to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park. Learn more about becoming a Healthy Strides partner and support the 2027 event!
If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions about this event please contact the Race Director, Julie Frederickson at julie.frederickson@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Registration: Register Now!
More Details: Healthy Strides 5K/10K Race Details
Map of Burke Lake Park Reservable Areas From Route 123 North From Route 123 South
Burke Lake Park Location
7315 Ox Road
Fairfax Station,
VA,
22039
Link to Google Maps
The park entrance is on the right. If you see the golf course then you have gone too far.
The golf course entrance will be the next right beyond the park entrance.
The golf course entrance is the first left off Ox Road (Route 123).
The park entrance is the second left off Ox Road (Route 123).