# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:45 am - **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-leprechaun-leap-5k-10k/ Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Winter Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now Do you have the luck of the Irish? Come out and enjoy this magically good time along a scenic 5k/10k course through the trails of Burke Lake Park! 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, & A Chip Timed Event Charity Information Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation meets the urgent needs of individuals who are in treatment for a serious mental health condition at our local behavioral health centers (Fairfax Falls Church Community Services Board). Funds for a security deposit or rent, dental or medical care, employment-related supplies, and transportation empower them to move forward on their path to mental health stability and wellness. Race Start Times 10k – 7:45am 5k – 8am Registration Fees 5k – $30, until February 28 ($35) 10k – $45, until February 28 ($50) ***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before March 4. 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 T-shirt design for the race is available here as soon as it has been approved. 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 route is mostly paved with a short section of gravel for runners to go through. There are limited elevation gains along the route. For races from this shelter that include a 10k, the 10k is out-and-back twice. 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 & 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 & 2nd place Male and Female in these categories: 19&Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 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 Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.7 & 2.4. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary. Restrooms Restrooms can be located by the parking lot at Shelter A. 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 & 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 at Shelter C. Go straight after the gatehouse and take the first right. Go past the pavilion and volleyball courts and the parking lot is on the right. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.757432, -77.300404 2026 1781 Brewery 5k & 10k 2026 Commander-in-Chief Chase 5k & 10k Details Date: February 15, 2026 Time: 7:30 am - 10:00 am Event Categories: 10k, 5k Event Tags:10k, 5k, burke lake, leprechaun leap, nova mental health 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/fairfax-station/2026-leprechaun-leap-5k-10k/200029369484609 - **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, workshops, virtual-run, mental-health, contests, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 10 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fairfax Station - **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,Fairfax Station,VA,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a9031f6080f21e6ad11f46fcf4ba92712527ce1a803dfa232cb5c507c6d9b3d8-rimg-w851-h315-dcf0fffe-gmir?v=1773495021 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k being held? - **A:** 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:45 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 07:45 am at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax County, 7315 Ox Rd,Fairfax Station,VA,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k? - **A:** 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k is organized by Bishop's Events. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bishop's Events's events? - **A:** Bishop's Events has 126+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Bishop's Events has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Leprechaun Leap 5k/10k is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfax Station, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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