12th Annual First Day Trail Run and Walk
Wednesday, January 01, 2025 at 03:30pm
Fairfax State Recreation Area
9301 South Fairfax Road
This is an untimed, non-competitive run/walk. Choose from a 3.7-mile, 2.9-mile, or 1.3-mile course – and don’t forget to tap the bell and ring in the new year as you cross the finish line!
All registrations include:
A food station with soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, hot cocoa, and a wide variety of snacks.
A ticket for the prize drawing, which will have TONS of great prizes!
Hundreds of free photos for you to download after the event.
A large fire to keep you warm while waiting for the start and enjoying food after you finish.
Special note for leisurely walkers: Please be aware that all courses close at 5 p.m. and the food station will shut down shortly after that.
Dogs are not encouraged but are permitted. They must be on a leash of 6' or less at all times, and we ask that you begin the run/walk at the back of the group.
Course Maps
LONG COURSE, 3.7-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519698
MEDIUM COURSE, 2.9-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/47344648
SHORT COURSE, 1.3-miles: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/16519720
Run / Walk Start Time: 3:30 p.m.
SAME-DAY Registration will be $20 (cash / check only)
Check-In / Same-day Registration: 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (Fairfax SRA: Bay View Shelter)
ADVANCE Registration (thru December 30) is $15
Click here to Register.