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Veteran’s Day Defenders Dash 5k & 10k

Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

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sell $12.28 – $49.64

About the Event

this link. The fee is $33.63 for the 5k and $49.64 for the 10k, with virtual options starting at $20.82. Deadlines are strict to ensure packet pickup, so register early.

10K
10km • Start: 07:45:00 • Fee: $49.64

5K
5km • Start: 07:45:00 • Fee: $33.63

Virtual with Medal
Start: 07:45:00 • Fee: $20.82

Virtual with Medal and Shirt
Start: 07:45:00 • Fee: $33.63

Virtual without Medal/Shirt
Start: 07:45:00 • Fee: $12.28

Bibs can be picked up on race morning from 7:30am to 8:30am at the Fairfax Station Community Center, located at 9501 Lee Highway, Suite E-4. Participants should bring a photo ID and any required race documentation if applicable. The start of both races is set for 9:00am sharp from Burke Lake Park’s parking lot on Old York Rd.
This Veteran’s Day Defenders Dash honors the service members who have defended our freedom while providing an opportunity to explore the beauty of Burke Lake Park in a supportive community setting.

Races Offered

10K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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07:45

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$49.64

5K

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$33.63

Virtual with Medal

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Virtual with Medal

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$20.82

Virtual with Medal and Shirt

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Virtual with Medal and Shirt

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$33.63

Virtual without Medal/Shirt

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Virtual without Medal/Shirt

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$12.28

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

4.7° / 14.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.7° / 10.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:52

nightlight Sunset

17:56

About Fairfax Station

Learn more about the host city, Fairfax Station.

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.