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EX2 Adventures: Backyard Burn Trail Running Series (Spring)

Hemlock Overlook/Wakefield Park/Prince William Forest Park/Laurel Hill/Fountainhead Regional Park

Sunday, March 3, 2013 - Sunday, May 5, 2013

 

Date

Start: Sunday, March 3, 2013 @ 9:00 AM
End: Sunday, May 5, 2013 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Hemlock Overlook/Wakefield Park/Prince William Forest Park/Laurel Hill/Fountainhead Regional Park
Clifton/Annandale/Triangle/Lorton/Fairfax Station, VA

Fees

See below

Brief Description

The Spring Backyard Burn Series consists of five 5-mile and 10-mile trail running races in different Northern Virginia parks. A point system adding competitor's five-race point totals will be used to determine the top finishers within each age group.

Dates &
Locations

3/3/13 - Hemlock Overlook, Clifton, VA
3/10/13 - Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA
4/7/13 - Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, VA
4/21/13 - Laurel Hill, Lorton, VA
5/5/13 - Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, VA

Courses

All the courses consist of a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement. Prince William FP, Fountainhead, and Hemlock have a true wilderness feel yet are just 30 minutes from DC. Wakefield has some of the best trails around and the location just off the beltway is very convenient. Laurel Hill is the newest addition to the Spring BYB series and includes plenty of forested single-track and beautiful open meadow running.

5-Mile Race Fees:

Early (2 months out): $40/race or $170/5 race series
Regular (3 days out): $45/race or $180/5 race series
Race Day (if space available): $55/race or $190/5 race series

10-Mile Race Fees

Early (2 months out): $45/race or $190/5 race series
Regular (3 days out): $50/race or $200/5 race series
Race Day (if space available): $60/race or $210/5 race series

Age Groups

Male and Female: 29-Under, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Awards

The top five male and female finishers in each age group will receive awards. Series awards and prizes will also be presented at the final race to the top five male and female racers in each age group with the most series points.

Entry Fee Includes

Fun and challenging course design, limited race entry (300-450 depending on park), professional race operations, wonderful volunteer support, aid stations (stocked with water and gatorade), medical support, accurate results, timely posting of results on the EX2 website, plentiful post-race food, electric atmosphere, great music, awards, and colorful t-shirts (one/person for the series).

T-shirts

High-quality Zorrel Z100 t-shirts for men and Next Level ‘boyfriend’ (slim fit) t-shirts for women are distributed at the Spring Backyard Burn Trail Running Series. Any racer may order either the men’s tee or the women’s tee. All racers that register at least 10 days before the event are guaranteed a t-shirt in their specified size.

Additional Information

Please visit www.ex2adventures.com for more information.

Additional Information

All of the Backyard Burn races have SOLD OUT for the past several years so register early to save money and guarantee your position on the starting line (300-450 racer max depending on park).

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