Healthy Strides 5k/10k
Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
The Fairfax County Park Authority invites you to join your community and friends for the annual Healthy Strides 5K/10K.
Collect your cosmic power in preparation for the 2026 Healthy Strides Heroes vs. Villains 5K/10K! Whether you gravitate towards the light side or dark side, assemble your squad to conquer this race on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA.
Courses (The 5K and 10K Courses are USATF certified)
Run, walk or roll in the 5K (3.1 miles) or run in the competitive 10K (6.2 miles).
The 5K course follows a tree-lined, paved road through the park and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Runners who want to step up to the challenge can participate in the 10K that leads through a scenic wooded trail that circles the lake. Participants in the 10K must be able to maintain faster than a 17-minute mile and complete the course by 9:30 a.m.
The event also features a Tots Dash for ages 2 to 5 and a Kids Dash for ages 6 to 10 - short runs to the finish line for children of the 5K/10K participants.
Awards and Swag
All finishers earn a commemorative medal. Everyone who participates will receive a branded Healthy Strides technical racing tee. At packet pickup, registrants will receive a branded Healthy Strides reusable grocery tote.
We LOVE Parks … and Giving Back!
A portion of the proceeds go to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park.
Sponsorship
As a Healthy Strides 5k/10k sponsor, organizations make an impact on the health of our community! Event sponsorships are available each year, starting at $500.
If your organization cannot become a future funding sponsor, consider an in-kind donation of goods or services to support Healthy Strides 5k/10k. Water, healthy refreshments such as bananas and granola bars, and services such as sports massage, are all good examples of in-kind sponsor contributions.
To discuss sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 event, please contact Margaret Thaxton by phone at 703-324-8532 or email.
Flyer to download
FCPF Healthy Strides Sponsorship Form fillable (fillable pdf)
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Register today! This popular annual event sells out!
Want more HEALTHY STRIDES?
Get involved with FCPA’s wellness program throughout the year to make an impact on the health of our community. Try our Healthy Strides Community virtual fitness classes. Visit Healthy Strides.
Heathy Strides Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
Title Sponsor $10,000 (Exclusive to one sponsor!)
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Title Sponsor feature in FCPA Information Release
- Listing in Park Foundation Annual Report (35,000+ circulation)
- Listing on Park Foundation website as a member of the Leadership Society
Major Sponsor $5,000 - $9,999
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Company recognition on FCPF social media (Facebook & Linkedin)
- Company logo with web Link on Park Foundation website for 1 year (79,400 visits/year)
Supporting Sponsor $1,000 - $4,999
- All Benefits listed below PLUS
- Company logo on Park Foundation website for 1 year (79,400 visits/year)
- Logo on FCPA Healthy Strides and race webpages for 1 year (63,048 visits/year)
- Logo on PR Races race timer’s registration page (500 Healthy Strides registrants)
Healthy Strides 5K/10K Sponsor – $500 - $999
- Logo Displayed on HS 5K/10K race website, Banner, and race T-shirt
- Healthy Strides Event Table (upon request)
- DJ announcement of Sponsor at Race
- Charitable contribution (tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law)
- Logo included in informational emails to racers (500 Healthy Strides racers)