Although autumn is known for cozying up and indulging in family meals, there are plenty of ways to stay active. Lace up your running shoes and take in the changing leaves with these fall 5Ks and fun runs in Northern Virginia.
Fall Harvest 5K
October 3
Hosted by Bishop Events, this 5K run brings racers through the forest paths and leaf-covered trails of Claude Moore Park in Sterling.
Halloween 5K and Monster Mile
October 24
Put on your best Halloween costume and lace up for this Stafford race — the best-dressed runners earn prizes.
Winery at Bull Run Turkey Trot 5K & 10K
November 25
The scenic trails of the Manassas National Battlefield will be on display at this event that starts and ends at the Winery at Bull Run.
Feature image of the Halloween 5K and Monster Mile by Keith Turner
This story originally ran in our October issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.