Distance and course: This is an out-and-back course almost completely around Burke Lake.  The start/finish is at the northern end of the Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor/Merry-Go-Round parking lot on main roadway ("Start" is painted on road surface). The race proceeds clockwise around lake over mildly rolling terrain. The first half mile is on the paved main roadway. After crossing the small bridge, bear right onto the dirt path, keeping the lake on your right. Continue on dirt path (watch for tree roots and protruding rocks!). Proceed for another three miles to turnaround and then proceed counterclockwise around lake back to the start/finish. The turnaround is past the earthen dam and is approximately 200 yards past the 4.0 mile marker (if you reach the public marina, you've gone too far!). Race sentries are stationed and water is available at the turnaround.

The Burke Lake 12K is Snowball Series Race #7.  It is held on the first Sunday of March. The temperature can vary from below freezing to the mid-sixties, so dress appropriately.  There may be snow and ice on the road and trail, so run carefully.  The course is not USATF-certified, but it has been accurately measured.

Registration: Online registration is recommended.  If the race has not already filled up online, race day registration will begin at 9:00 AM.

Refund policy for low key races: In the event the race is canceled, pre-paid non-members will receive a credit to be applied to a future low-key race.

Packet Pickup: Day of race.

Directions: Click here for the park's web page (on Fairfax County government's web site); click here for Google directions to the start.

Timing and Awards: This race will be timed using the Chronotrack timing system.  Please familiarize yourself with how the timing tags work by visiting the Chronotrack website.

Race Director: Raj Bhanot

Volunteers: Sign-up here to assist the race director with registration, course marshaling, aid station, etc., please contact  Raj Bhanot