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BVFRD Fire Drill 5K/1M

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Fairfax Station, VA
7315 Ox Rd, 22039
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Support local heroes at the BVFRD Fire Drill 5K/1M, a community run benefiting essential fire and rescue services.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department for their fifth annual Fire Drill 5K/1M at Burke Lake Park. This event offers a chance to run or walk while directly supporting the vital fire suppression and emergency medical response services provided by BVFRD to the local community. Funds raised from your participation will help equip and train the dedicated volunteers at their station. Runners can look forward to a commemorative shirt, a finisher medal, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

What to expect

  • Run or walk a 5K or 1-mile course at Burke Lake Park.
  • Receive a commemorative race shirt and a finisher medal.
  • Compete for awards if you're among the top overall or age group finishers.

Standout details

  • Supports local Fire & Rescue Department
  • Commemorative race shirt
  • Finisher medal for all participants
  • Awards for top overall and age group finishers

Perks & features

  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $22.40

    Opens Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 5 Yards

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.10

    Opens Sep 24, 2025, 5:36 AM EDT · Closes Jan 12, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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.

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