May 2, 2020
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Head out to Burke Lake Park on May 2^nd and join the Fairfax County Park Authority for the 9^th annual Healthy Strides 5k/10k! Enjoy a scenic run around the beautiful grounds of Burke Lake Park. The 10k runs along a wooded path, taking runners around the lake. The 5k follows a tree-lined road through the park, is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. Both courses are USATF certified.

Being a Fairfax County Park Authority event, the Healthy Strides 5k/10k is always striving to be as GREEN as possible, by using less paper and promoting recycling. We hope you’ll join in our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle on race day (and every day) by carpooling, recycling your biodegradable racing bib, and donating a used pair of sneakers. More info on how you can get involved below in the event details.

A portion of the net proceeds from the Healthy Strides 5k/10k will help fund summer camp opportunities for children living in homeless shelters and transitional housing in Fairfax County. 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The 2020 Healthy Strides 5k/10k has a theme – “Cheers for Parks!” We are planning some fun activities and contests – complete details can be found at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k.

Registration and Fees

REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 550 REGISTRANTS!

*All registered 5k/10k participants will receive a commemorative race tech t-shirt in gender specific sizes.

^©Lil’ Striders Tot Dash is a very short run for kiddos who are literally along for the ride, not registered participants in the 5k/10k. This allows them to get their energy out before they’re strapped into a stroller for the main event. Tots will receive a race bib, tots t-shirt, and commemorative finisher medal as they come through the finish line.

Please note: Race registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Team Registration

Form a team to represent a family, company or group of friends and compete against other teams! Each person should register individually for the same race distance (5k or 10k) and indicate your team (the exact name) when asked in the registration form. Teams can be any size; however, you must have at least four participating to earn a team score. The top four finishers’ times will be combined to determine the team’s time. The top 5k team and top 10k team will earn bragging rights, your team’s picture featured in the 2020 Healthy Strides calendar, and up to 10 free admissions to the 2021 Healthy Strides race!

Packet Pickup

Bag Check

Available for participants on race day at Shelter A.

Start Times

All races start and finish in the Shelter A area.

Group warm-ups will take place in front of the stage at 7:20 a.m.                                             

Course Maps

Both the 5k and the 10k are USATF Certified Courses.

Weather

This is a rain or shine event. Registration refunds will not be given in the event of bad weather.

Parking

The park roads will close to traffic at 7:15 a.m. and will not open again until 9 a.m. Please allow plenty of time on the morning of the race so that you and your spectators are parked before 7:15 a.m.  For the safety of our runners, exiting the park will not be permitted until the runners have cleared the course.  The race cut-off time is 9 a.m., and the roads will open to outside traffic.

You will be directed by Healthy Strides parking staff into a parking lot. Please allow for a 5 – 10 min walk to get to the start line by Shelter A. If you must leave before 9 a.m., please let parking staff know when entering the park. Parking by race participants in the Shelter A lot is prohibited.

Keep it green… carpool!

Timing and Results

The 5k and 10k will be professionally timed by Commonwealth Race Management using the ChronoTrack B disposable tag system. Your tag will be attached to your biodegradable bib. Results will be available immediately after the race and will be posted on www.prraces.com.  

Awards

All participants (including the Lil’ Striders) will receive a commemorative finisher medal! Awards will be given to the top overall male and female winners in each event and the top three male and female runners in the following age groups; 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over. An awards ceremony will take place around 8:30 a.m. at the Shelter A stage area.

Random giveaways will be happening as runners finish their race – listen for your bib number!

For more information about the courses, refreshments, “CHEERS FOR PARKS” race day activities, recycling and donations drives, as well as volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/healthy-strides/10k5k.

Contact

If you have any questions about this event please contact the Race Director, Julie Frederickson at julie.frederickson@fairfaxcounty.gov. All sponsorship inquiries can be directed to FCPAHealthyStrides@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors