South Run, Virginia
South Run is a community of 6,600 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit South Run
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lorton Reformatory, Sydenstricker School, Burke Lake Park and Burke Lake Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in South Run
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Run
South Run is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Run had a population of 6,462.
From the Wikipedia article South Run, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Lorton Reformatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic prison in Virginia, United States
Sydenstricker School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Burke Lake Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Park in Virginia, United States of America, United States of America
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Fountainhead Regional Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Regional park in Virginia, United States
Middle Run Stream Valley Park
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
7700 Groveland Heights Court, Springfield
Restaurants and cafes12
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
8902 Village Shops Drive, Fairfax Station
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
7475 Huntsman Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00, Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
Steak N' Things
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
8908 Village Shops Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:30
Szechuan D'Lite
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
8906 Village Shops Drive
Mo,We-Th 11:00-21:30; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30
Chopsticks Express
Fast food · Chinese · 0.5 mi
7553 Huntsman Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Eat Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
7557 Huntsman Boulevard, Springfield
Su-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.7 mi
9013 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
7525 Huntsman Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:30-20:30
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 1.7 mi
9011 Silver Brook Road, Fairfax Station
Churches and places of worship9
Silverbook Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
6942 Sydenstricker Road, Springfield
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of South Run
84 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vienna (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davison Army Airfield (DAA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Crosspointe 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Newington Forest 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Burke 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- West Springfield 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Burke Centre 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Laurel Hill 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Newington 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Kings Park 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lake Ridge 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Lorton 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Houses in South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia 03, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-26 14 00 53 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 636 SOUTH (Hooes Road-Pohick Road) in South Run, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia 02, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia 04, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia 01, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-30 12 11 39 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 636 (Hooes Road) on the border of Burke and South Run in Fairfax..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia 05, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance to South Run Forest development, South Run CDP, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silverbrook-methodist005, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lorton Reformatory - from the quad4, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- SYDENSTRICKER SCHOOL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fountainhead Regional Park Entrance, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burke Lake Park Railroad (14182084667), Paulo Ordoveza from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0
- 1-52 Every Journey Begins with a. . . - Flickr - hms831, Heidi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Slow Down (5108101705), Heidi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- I don't know if I'm improving....but I'm trying! (4972616974), Heidi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pohick Creek Number Eight Dam, 2010, Heidi, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2018-10-30 12 12 32 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 636 (Hooes Road) on the border of Burke and Newington Forest in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-30 12 15 40 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 641 (Pohick Road) on the border of Burke and Newington Forest in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-10-30 12 16 00 View south along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) from the overpass for Virginia State Route 641 (Pohick Road) on the border of Burke and Newington Forest in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses set back from the road, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses with large tree, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Late afternoon view, Crosspointe, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018-10-29 13 04 52 View north along Virginia State Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) at the exit for Virginia State Route 636 SOUTH (Hooes Road, Pohick Road) in Burke, Fairfax County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houses in Crosspointe, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Panaeolus tropicalis 102368418, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Panaeolus tropicalis 102368412, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Panaeolus tropicalis 102368410, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Panaeolus tropicalis 102368415, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Roadside scene with houses, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Backs of houses, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Townhouses, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exxon station at the Village Shops, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Entrance to street, Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Shops shopping center, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2003-08-12 Geo Storm GSi in Springfield, VA, Ildar Sagdejev ( Specious ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street corner at Newington Forest Rd., Newington Forest CDP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silverbrook Rd. (VA 600) in Crosspointe, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 3.0
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