Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run - Pohick Bay

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: The Spring Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races.
• Location: The races are held on some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia Area.
• Course Features: All the courses include a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement.
• More Info: All race information including course maps, schedule, etc. can be found on the race website: Race Website

📅 Race Details

• Race Date: Sunday April 27, 2025
• Course Length: 5.7 miles OR 10.1 miles

🌲 Course Description

• Scenic Location: Situated on Gunston Cove and adjacent to Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Gunston Hall, home of Founding Father George Mason.
• Trail Quality: The trails are excellent, with amazing water views and common bald eagle sightings.
• Technical Challenge: The moderately technical course includes tight single-track, wide open double-track, challenging climbs, and flowy descents.
• Experience: Don’t miss this awesome Backyard Burn course!

❤️ Charity Partnership

• Support Local: During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit, Homestretch.
• Awareness: The goal of the charity partnership is to raise awareness of the services Homestretch provides to families in our area.
• Fundraising: In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts.
• Donation Opportunity: Please consider making a donation when you register.

🔗 Registration Link

• Register Here: Spring Backyard Burn Trail Run