Healthy Strides 5K 10K

Event Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Healthy Strides 5K/10K we have SOLD OUT! We are still looking for volunteers, please click the links below if you want to volunteer.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Roles Needed: Parking attendants, race-course attendants and race supporters/enthusiasm spreaders wanted.
• Individual Sign Up: Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Individuals
• Group Sign Up: Healthy Strides Volunteer Sign Up - Groups

Race Details

• Date: May 2, 2026
• Location: 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA
• Race Types: 5K (3.1 Miles) and 10K (6.2 Miles)
• Course Requirement: Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and finish by 9:30am.

Registration Information

• Participant Limit: 550 max participants – register early!
• Online Registration: Closes on March 31st: may close early upon sell out.
• Late Registration: There will be no late registration during packet pick-up or on race day.
• Sizes: Ladies' sizes are fitted and run small: consider sizing up.

Tots/Kids Dash

The event also features a Tots/Kids Dash (2-5 & 6-10 years old). This is a short dash to the finish line for 5K participants' kids. Tots/Kids Dash participants and their family and friends must wait until the 5K and 10K are over before leaving Burke Lake Park. We welcome you to enjoy the playground or cheer for the 5K/10K runners, as well as partake in the post-5K/10K refreshments and party!

Registration Fees

• 5K/10K Fees: November 1st-December 31st: $35: January 1st-March 31st: $40
• Tots/Kids Dash Fees: November 1st-December 31st: $15: January 1st-March 31st: $20
• Timing Chips: Kids registered in the Tots/Kids Dash will not receive a timing chip on their bib.
• Road Safety: Roads will be closed until it is safe for ALL runners.

Race Courses

• 5K Course: Follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• 10K Challenge: A 6.2-mile wooded trail that circles the lake.
• Finish Time: Runners in the 10K must finish by 9:30 am.
• USATF Certified: Both courses are officially certified.

Event Schedule

• May 1, 2026: Packet pick-up opens from 2-7pm at the Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor.
• May 2, 2026: Race day activities begin at 6:20am: do not park in the Shelter A lot.
• Road Closure: Roads close to traffic at 7:30am: ensure arrival before this time.
• Kids Dash Start: 7:40am: 10K starts at 7:45am: 5K starts at 7:50am.

Awards and SWAG

• Finisher Medal: All finishers will earn a commemorative finisher medal.
• Awards: Top 3 overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K.
• Age Groups: Awards for top 3 finishers in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.

Weather Policy

This is a rain-or-shine event. This event is non-refundable. No refunds will be given in the event of bad weather.

Parking Information

• Road Closure: Park roads close to traffic at 7:30am: ensure timely arrival.
• Parking Direction: Healthy Strides parking staff will direct you to open parking lots.
• Participant Drop-off: Notify event staff 10 days prior to event for accessible drop-off.

Timing and Results

Healthy Strides 5K/10K is professionally timed using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Results are available immediately after the race and are posted on www.prraces.com.

Support for Parks

A portion of the proceeds go to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park. Support our event by volunteering.

Race webpage with updates, volunteering opportunities, and sponsorship information is available at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k.

Further Information

To learn more, visit our webpage and check back for updates regarding the Healthy Strides 5K/10K event.