Alert:
Collect your cosmic power in preparation for the 2026 Healthy Strides Heroes vs. Villains 5K/10K! Whether you gravitate towards the light side or dark side, assemble your squad to conquer this race at Burke Lake Park on May 2, 2026.
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!
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 Healthy Strides website.
Groups: Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K run is looking for community or corporate groups to assist with our annual race at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, May 2! We are looking for cheerleaders, drummers, jazz bands, noisemakers, encouragers and loud happy people to direct and spread positive energy to our runners as well as help with water stop and clean up as needed. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
NOTE THIS IS A GROUP OPPORTUNITY - If your group has fewer than five participating or if you are not signing up on behalf of your organization, please sign up as an individual volunteer.
Individuals: Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K run is looking for volunteers for our annual race at Burke Lake Park on Saturday, May 2! We will accept volunteers age 13+ (volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult). Volunteer opportunities include:
Parking attendants
Race Course Attendants/Runner Support
Hospitality Assistants
Sign up for a time slot between 6:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Great opportunity for school service hours!
Individual Volunteer Sign Up
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.
Stay tuned for more details about the 2025 race coming this fall.
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
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.
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).