Fall Backyard Burn Trail Run - Hemlock Overlook
Sunday, November 15, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Clifton (Hemlock Overlook). Distances: 5.2 miles, 9.5 miles. Entry from $55 to $62.50; the 5.2 miles goes from $55 to $60 after November 14.
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, DC 20124
- Area
- Northern Virginia, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5.2 miles9.5 miles
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $55 to $62.50 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, November 14, 2026: 5.2 miles $55 → $60
- Registration
- Open. Opened December 28, online signup closes Sunday, November 15, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 14 to pay $55 instead of $60.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
The Fall Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races held on some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia Area. All the courses include a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.