

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Buper Sowl 5k/10k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:15 am
- **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-buper-sowl-5k-10k/



Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, &amp; Back of the Pack Series.  Points will also count towards our Winter Series.  Find more info about the series here.
Register Now

 

Come enjoy a fun morning run before “THE BIG GAME” with the Bishop’s family of runners around the trails of Burke Lake Park!

To make it a little more interesting, runners will choose AFC or NFC when choosing their shirt colors.  Whichever team wins each of these divisions will help us decide the shirts color for the race.  You’ll get the color shirt of the AFC or NFC winning team depending on what you chose.

Walkers are welcome to attend this event.

 

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day.  Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

 

Runners Receive

Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, &amp; A Chip Timed Event

 

Charity Information

Benefits Northern Virginia Food Rescue. Northern Virginia Food Rescue leverages technology to reduce food waste, hunger, and greenhouse gas emissions throughout our Northern Virginia community. 40% of all food produced goes to waste while 1 in 7 people go hungry. By using the power of technology, we’re able to rescue good food before it gets thrown away and transport it directly to nonprofits feeding those in need. Help us bridge the gap between hunger and food waste by downloading the Northern Virginia Food Rescue app and completing a food rescue today!

 

Race Start Times

10k – 7:15am

5k – 7:30am

 

Registration Fees

5k – $30, until Jan 31 ($35)

10k – $45, until Jan 31 ($50)

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Jan 28.  We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

 

T-Shirt Design

When registering, you will choose whether you’re rooting for the AFC or the NFC to win the BIG GAME.  Shirt colors will be based on whichever team wins each of these divisions.  Make your prediction when choosing your shirt size.  You must register BEFORE January 28 to be guaranteed a shirt size &amp; choice of NFC/AFC.

 

Race Medal Design

Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on the Bishops Events Facebook page or our Instagram page.

 

Course Maps can be found at

This is a combination paved road and trail course. The first and last half mile of the 5k and the 10k are on paved roads. The trail does have some roots, but it is fairly well maintained without any major elevation gains.

Back of the Pack Time: 11:00
What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)?  It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above.  This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points. Visit Bishop’s events FAQ for more information about this and other questions you may have.  https://bishopsevents.com/series-faqs/

 

Live Race Results

Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com.  Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results.  Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.

Runner tracking is now available when you sign up for a race with Bishop’s Events. Click on the green SMS button (see example below) at the end of your registration and have your race updates sent to your mobile device as well as those of your friends &amp; family so they can track your race progress.

 

Awards

We award the top 3 men and women overall during our awards ceremony post-race.  We also award the 1st &amp; 2nd place Male and Female in these categories: 19&amp;Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, &amp; 70+.  Runners who place top 3 overall in their race are not eligible to also win their age groups.

 

Photos

We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.

 

Social Media Challenge

On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend.  The winner will receive 50% off a future race!  Make sure to tag us in your race photos at:

Instagram:  BishopsEventsLLC

Facebook: BishopsEvents

 

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the event.  We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.

 

Race Day Registration

There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

 

Water Stations

Three water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 0.5, 3.1 &amp; 5.7.  Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.5 &amp; 2.6. Gatorade will be available at some water stations.  Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.

 

Restrooms

Restrooms can be located by the ice cream parlor.

 

Volunteers

Volunteers should arrive approximately 60 minutes before the first race kicks off.  We will assign volunteer tasks on race morning (water station, course marshals, finish line support, etc).  You can find parking information under “Directions to Parking” with a latitude and longitude pin for where to meet.

 

Weather Policy

We are an all-weather race company (rain or shine or sleet or snow). We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare, otherwise assume the race is taking place as scheduled.

Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page by Chad Merrill with the Hagerstown Almanack.  Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions.  All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes.  In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.

 

Refunds &amp; Transfers

To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.

 

Directions to Parking

The race starts and ends in Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039).  Parking is within the park near the mini golf course (to the left once you pass the gate entering the park).  The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin:      38.763071, -77.305779

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Details

    Date: February 8, 2026
    Time:
    7:00 am - 9:30 am
    Event Categories: 10k, 5k
    Event Tags:10k, 5k, afc, buper sowl, burke lake park, nfc, nova food rescue, the big game

Venue

    Burke Lake Park
    7315 Ox Rd
    Fairfax Station, VA 22039 United States

Organizer

    Bishops Events
    Email BishopsEvents@yahoo.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burke/2026-buper-sowl-5k-10k/200029321843611
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, virtual-run, contests, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Burke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County
- **lat**: 38.760882790573
- **long**: -77.300422782695
- **full address**: Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County, 7315 Ox Rd,Burke, Virginia, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bishop's Events (https://allevents.in/org/bishops-events/25947166)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County, 7315 Ox Rd,Burke, Virginia, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bishop's Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, trips-adventures, virtual-run, contests, nonprofit, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Buper Sowl 5k/10k ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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