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BVFRD Fire Drill 5K/1M

location_city Fairfax Station

location_on Virginia

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (BVFRD) invites you to run the fifth annual Fire Drill 5K/1M on Saturday, April 25, at Burke Lake Park at 8:00 am.

BVFRD provides lifesaving fire suppression and emergency medical response services for the citizens of Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Springfield, and Annandale. Our station is one of 38 that serve to protect Fairfax County. Funds raised through the Fire Drill 5K will help support our station for equipment and training. 

Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Rd
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Pavilion A

Registration Fees: 
5K: $30 through January 13 
       $40 January 14 through April 24
       $45 on Race Day - April 25       

1Mile: $20 through January 13
           $30 January 14 through April 24
           $35 on Race Day - April 25
          

Online registration will remain open until the race starts on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 am. 
Only online registration will be available be sure to register on line before arriving at the race.

Packet Pick up will be at the =PR= Burke Store (5715 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke, VA 22015) on Friday, April 24 from 12-8pm. Then on race day at Burke Lake Park starting at 7:00 am.

All Race Participants will receive a commemorative race shirt and finisher medal. Be sure to register by Thursday, April 9 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. After that shirts and medals will be first come, first served as availability allows. 

Awards will be given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. 

Races Offered

5K

Apr 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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115 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Fairfax Station.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 8.4° / 20.2°
wb_sunny 5.2° / 17.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.6 /
water_drop 61.5%

About Fairfax Station

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Fairfax Station is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 12,420 at the 2020 census. Located in Northern Virginia, its center is located 22 miles (35 km) southwest of Washington, D.C.

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