
Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
Clifton, VA
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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Sunday, November 15th, 2026
Hemlock Overlook, Clifton VA
35–53°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
48–67°F
dry
2024
40–58°F
dry
2023
38–57°F
dry
2022
30–37°F
rain
2021
30–42°F
dry
2020
45–60°F
rain
2019
30–53°F
dry
2018
30–35°F
rain
2017
30–47°F
dry
2016
33–58°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The Fall Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races held on some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia Area. All the courses include a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement.
Location
Hemlock Overlook, located along the banks of the historic Bull Run, feels surprisingly remote for being so close to Washington D.C. Sightings of deer, beaver, turkey, osprey and great blue heron are not uncommon in this 425 acre park.
- Course Features: This beautiful race course consists mostly of hiking trails (including the Bull Run Occoquan Trail), old dirt roads, and open fields.
- Terrain: Competitors will run over rocks and roots and along bull run.
- Spectator Friendly: The course is designed to be spectator friendly with several areas designated for family and friends to cheer on their racers.
Course Maps & More Information
For course maps and additional information, please visit the race website.
Charity Partner
Our charity partner for this event is Homestretch. If you are able, please consider making a donation to this amazing organization during registration.
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