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➡️ NEXT UP: 10/11 Rocky Gap 25K 50K Relay

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ROCKY GAP RACE DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

Sunday, Oct. 11 Schedule:
⏰ 7 AM — Check-in opens
🏃 8:20 AM — 50K pre-race briefing
🏁 8:30 AM — 50K start
🏃 8:50 AM — 25K pre-race briefing
🏁 9 AM — 25K start
🍴 11 AM — Post-race food available
🏆 12:45 PM — 25K awards
🏆 2:30 PM — 50K awards (team and top finishers) by @ex2adventures

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10 hours ago

We are STOKED for Rocky Gap this Sunday!

The race highlights three different beautiful loops in the park that vary in length between 4.4 miles and 6.5 miles. We are calling these loops simply Loop A, Loop B, and Loop C. The 25K race does each loop once in order (A, B, C) with a total elevation change of about 1,300 feet. The 50K race does each loop twice in order (A, B, C…then A, B, C again) with a total elevation change of about 2,600 feet.

Loop A – Rocky Trail
Loop A is 6.5 miles with 500+ feet of elevation change and some moderate singletrack sections. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1.4 miles until it takes a left turn up a trail that we affectionately call Evitt’s Revenge (it’s steep). After a really fantastic .2 mile climb, the route takes a right onto Rocky Trail where it continues to climb until about mile 2.7. After topping out, the route heads downhill via the Setters Path trail and the Hickory Loop in the campground to the Lakeside Loop Trail. The route then follows the Lakeside Loop around the lake back to the staging area.

Loop B – Canyon Overlook
Loop B is 4.5 miles with about 500 feet of elevation change and highlights a great overlook and the new Bear Ridge trails. The route follows the Lakeside Loop Trail for approximately 1 mile until it reaches the dam road and then continues straight across the road and up a steep (but short) section of trail to the ridge above the gorge. The route then traverses above the gorge to the left to the Canyon Overlook Trail and then returns back to the dam road to Old Hancock Road. The route then takes a right on Old Hancock Road (doubletrack) and then a left on the awesome new Bear Ridge trail that leads back to Lake View Drive. The route then follows the Lake View Drive back to the staging area.

Loop C – Lakeside Loop
Loop C is 5.2 miles with about 250 feet of elevation change and follows the complete Lakeside Loop Trail. The route is amazingly beautiful with water views most of the way around.

In terms of anticipated difficultly, Loop A is the hardest followed by Loop B. Loop C is the easiest of the three loops since it is generally flat around the lake. taken in Rocky Gap State Park by @ex2adventures

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12 hours ago

Hey everyone! We could use a few more volunteers Sunday at Rocky Gap. Lots of options for volunteering including at aid stations, course marshal, and post-race food. It’s probably going to rain…so a positive attitude is required! Come help the amazing runners accomplish something amazing! taken in Rocky Gap State Park by @ex2adventures

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a day ago

This Sunday we head to Rocky Gap for the 5th annual Rocky Gap 25K, 50K, and Relay!

If you are racing, please make sure you take a look at the race day information and updates. These were emailed out this week and there is also a link to these communications on the race website (ex2adventures.com).

We love Rocky Gap...we love Mountain Maryland...and we can’t wait to see you there!

@mountain_maryland taken in Rocky Gap State Park by @ex2adventures

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2 days ago

A look back at the Fall BYB at Laurel Hill! 🍂🏃‍♀️

Miles, trails, smiles, and plenty of good mems. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great day!

Until the next one! 👏

#EX2Adventures #FallBackyardBurn #LaurelHill #TrailRunning taken in Laurel Hill Park by @ex2adventures

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2 days ago

Podium moments from the Fall Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill 🔥

Congrats to every runner who showed up and hit the trails 👏 Join us for our next FBYB at Lake Fairfax in Reston on October 18th! taken in Laurel Hill Park by @ex2adventures

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3 days ago

Keep the Fall Backyard Burn going! 🍂

This 5 + 10-mile trail races series features some of the best trail networks in Northern Virginia!

And there’s so much more trail fun ahead:
📍 Lake Fairfax — Oct. 18
📍 Hemlock — Nov. 15
📍 Riverbend Park — Nov. 22
📍 Fountainhead — Dec. 6

Which trail are you taking on next? 🏃 by @ex2adventures

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3 days ago

Huge thanks from our crew to all the runners, volunteers, sponsors, friends, and family that joined us yesterday morning at the Workhouse Arts Center and Laurel Hill trails for the first Backyard Burn of the fall.

It was an epic morning and so much fun!!

We are so grateful for the opportunity to host a day of trail running and hanging out enjoying each others company on the awesome trails of Laurel Hill.

Massive thanks to our awesome sponsors and partners that help make this event possible!

Andrea Bryk Law
@sheehyautostores
@trailhead_financial
Baird Automotive
@athleticbrewing
@wild_med_training
@mackenziesffx
@posichiro
@fairfaxparks
@swimbikerunphoto taken in Workhouse Arts Center by @ex2adventures

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4 days ago

A little rain and mist couldn’t dampen the spirits yesterday for our first Backyard Burn Trail Running Race of the fall.

Check out some highlights from @swimbikerunphoto thanks Brian for capturing the magic of race day!!

Results are posted. Congrats to each and everyone racer that joined us. You all continue to inspire us and each other.

More photos and thank yous coming soon!

…but now back to drying out everything we own :)

@workhousearts @fairfaxparks taken in Workhouse Arts Center by @ex2adventures

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4 days ago

NEXT UP: Rocky Gap! 🌲🏃

Whether you’re taking on 25K, going the distance for 50K, or tackling the relay with your team, there’s a challenge waiting for you on the trails.

Ready to take on Rocky Gap? 👀

📅 Sunday, October 11
📍 Flintstone, MD
🏃 25K • 50K • Relay

See you on the trails!

Learn more + register: ex2adventures.com taken in Rocky Gap State Park by @ex2adventures

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4 days ago

The 21st annual Fall Backyard Burn 5 and 10 Mile Trail Running Series kicks off tomorrow morning 10/4 at the @workhousearts and the awesome Laurel Hill trail system in Lorton, VA.

Racing??? Make sure you take a look at the pre-race email that was sent out this week. You can also find a link to it on the race website.

Registration is open and we will have race day registration.

See ya in the morning!

We are going to have a blast! taken in Workhouse Arts Center by @ex2adventures

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6 days ago

This Sunday we kick off the 21st annual Fall Backyard Burn 5 and 10 Mile Trail Running Series!

We can’t wait to see you at the @workhousearts and run on the awesome @fairfaxparks Laurel Hill Trails!

Race Day Schedule
Sunday October 4, 2026

7:30am to 8:45am – Check-in open/bib pick-up
8:50am – Pre-race briefing
9:00am – Wave 1 start...top 3rd (sub 10 min/miles)
9:02am – Wave 2 start...middle 3rd (10-12 min/miles)
9:04am – Wave 3 start...best 3rd (12+ min/miles)
9:30am – Post-race food available
10:45am – Free kids race**
11:00am – Awards (top 3 overall and top 5 in each category) and sponsor giveaways taken in Laurel hill Mtb Trails by @ex2adventures

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7 days ago