Burke Lake Park
Fairfax Station, VA · Rolling Hills
Back of the Pack Policy
We believe no runner should be left behind. Our events are walker-friendly with generous course time limits to ensure everyone crosses the finish line.
Course Records
Men's Records
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Caughnery Freese | 17:59 |
| Caleb James | 18:07 |
| Todd Dyer | 18:29 |
| Matthew Baird | 18:38 |
| Xavier Gitiaux | 18:49 |
Women's Records
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Audrey Corbet | 21:03 |
| Haley Wright | 21:05 |
| Lorelai Freese | 21:35 |
| Maya Kashyap | 21:37 |
| Amanda Stathos | 21:41 |
Upcoming Events at Burke Lake Park
2026 Fireworks 5k & 10k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here. Come out and enjoy these scenic 5k/10k courses through the trails of Burke Lake Park on this great American holiday weekend. Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
2026 Summer Burke Lake 5k & 10k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here. Looking for a scenic trail 5k or 10k around a lake? Check out this course through the trails of Burke Lake Park. Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
2026 Tuesday Night 5k #6
Points count towards Weekday Race Series (1 of 8 events in 2026). Points will also count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. We will not have shirts for this event, however there will be finisher’s medals! Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
2026 Labor Day Burke Lake 5k & 10k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here. Looking for a scenic trail 5k or 10k around a lake? Check out this course through the trails of Burke Lake Park. Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
2026 Racin' to Beat Cancer 5k, 10k, & Half
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here. Come out and enjoy these scenic 5k/10k/Half courses through the trails of Burke Lake Park. Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
2026 Burke Lake Turkey Trot 5k & 10k
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event. Come enjoy a Thanksgiving morning run with the Bishop’s family of runners around the trails of Burke Lake Park! This event features a long-sleeved technical shirt. To be guaranteed a shirt for this race, you must register BEFORE Nov 13! Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
Course Information
Ice Cream Parlour
Combination paved road and trail course. First and last half mile on paved roads. Trail has some roots but is fairly well maintained without major elevation gains.
| Distance | Surface | Layout | BOTP Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Mixed | 11:00/mi | |
| 10K | Mixed | 11:00/mi |
Main Course
Fireworks and Fall Burke Lake races - combination paved road and trail
| Distance | Surface | Layout | BOTP Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Mixed | Out & Back | 11:30/mi |
| 10K | Mixed | Out & Back | 11:30/mi |
Shelter A
Trail route that is fairly flat and well maintained with roots to navigate. 5K/10K are single out-and-back. Half is out-and-back twice.
| Distance | Surface | Layout | BOTP Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Trail | Out & Back | 11:30/mi |
| 10K | Trail | Out & Back | 11:30/mi |
| Half | Trail | Out & Back | 12:30/mi |
Shelter B
Paved road course within the park. 5K is a single out-and-back; 10K is two laps of the 5K route.
| Distance | Surface | Layout | BOTP Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Paved | Out & Back | 11:30/mi |
| 10K | Paved | Laps | 11:30/mi |
Shelter C
Mostly paved with a short gravel section. Limited elevation for 5K/10K; 12K includes some hills.
| Distance | Surface | Layout | BOTP Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | Mixed | Out & Back | 11:00/mi |
| 10K | Mixed | Out & Back | 11:00/mi |
| 12K | Mixed | Out & Back | 11:00/mi |