Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Laurel Hill

Race Overview

• Location: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
• Course Description: A mixture of forested and open meadow singletrack over 1600 acres of former prison grounds.
• Start/Finish: Under the old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center, site of the former Lorton Reformatory.
• Technicality: One of our least technical courses with mostly singletrack that is a mix of dirt and crushed stone.

Race Details

• Race Date: Sunday October 4, 2026
• Course Length: 5.4 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps)
• Pavement: Only short sections at the beginning and end of the race.
• Elevation: No extended climbs, but lots of short ups and downs.

Charity Partnership

• Non-profit: Opportunity to support local charity Homestretch.
• Aim: Raise awareness of the services provided by Homestretch to families in our area.
• Fundraising: Hope to raise funds to directly support their efforts.
• Donation: Please consider making a donation when you register.

More Information

• Registration Link: Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run