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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Lake Fairfax Park, Reston VA
1 Mile · 10 Miles
50–67°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
47–72°F
dry
2024
41–65°F
dry
2023
43–61°F
dry
2022
40–53°F
dry
2021
49–65°F
dry
2020
41–62°F
dry
2019
46–61°F
dry
2018
43–53°F
dry
2017
45–68°F
dry
2016
61–81°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Sunny · 38–59°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 38°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Located in Reston, VA, this suburban park has a beautiful lake, huge open fields, pavilions, and an awesome trail network. Our course is almost entirely singletrack except for the prologue. There is about 300 feet of elevation change on the 5 mile course. While not overly technical, there are some rocks and roots to negotiate along most of the course.
Race Date: Sunday October 18, 2026
Course Length: 5.1 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps)
Charity partnership
During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Homestretch. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
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