DC10 Track Fest
From Light Horse Track Club
- Date Sat 28th March 2026
- Time 4:00PM EDT
- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of track and field at the DC10 Track Fest, hosted by the Light Horse Track Club! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026, as Catholic University in Washington, D.C. transforms into a vibrant hub of athleticism and community spirit. This brand-new spring event features both open and select championship races in the 5,000m and 10,000m distances, providing the perfect opportunity for athletes of all levels to chase personal records and qualifying standards.
The DC10 Track Fest promises a high-energy atmosphere complete with a DJ, live announcing, and a variety of food trucks to keep the energy up throughout the day. With a free youth mile for kids aged 13 and under, the event is designed to welcome runners of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant, the DC10 Track Fest is your chance to shine. Join us for a day of fast racing, community camaraderie, and springtime excitement as we kick off the season just in time for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler! Be part of this unforgettable event on March 28th, and let’s make some racing memories together!
The DC10 Track Fest promises a high-energy atmosphere complete with a DJ, live announcing, and a variety of food trucks to keep the energy up throughout the day. With a free youth mile for kids aged 13 and under, the event is designed to welcome runners of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant, the DC10 Track Fest is your chance to shine. Join us for a day of fast racing, community camaraderie, and springtime excitement as we kick off the season just in time for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler! Be part of this unforgettable event on March 28th, and let’s make some racing memories together!
DC10 Track Fest
Sat 28th March 2026
Organiser's Description
DC10 TRACK MEET
5,000M & 10,000M
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, D.C.
DC10 is a brand-new spring community-to-pro track meet brought to you by Light Horse Track Club. Hosted at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., this meet features open and select championship races in the 5,000m and 10,000m, plus a free youth mile - set in a high-energy environment with a DJ, live announcing, and food trucks on site.
Perfectly timed two weeks before the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, DC10 is the perfect spot to sharpen fitness and chase a 5K or 10K PR or standard heading into spring road racing season.
DC10 is USATF- and World Athleticssanctioned, making it a great option for athletes pursuing qualifying standards. The meet is designed for open, collegiate, high school, and youth runners, ensuring a competitive and welcoming environment for a wide range of athletes.
If you can break 60mins for 10k or 30mins for 5k - DC10 is for you! Grab a PR, sit back, watch our select sections, and let the pros do their thing.
MEET SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM Open 10k (Section One) - Cutoff 60:00
5:00 PM Open 5k (Section One) - Cutoff 30:00
5:30 PM Free Youth Mile
5:45 PM Open 10k (Section Two)
6:30 PM Open 5k (Sections 2, 3, 4)
7:30 PM Select 5k (under the lights!)
8:15 PM Select 10k
_Schedule subject to change. Youth mile is for ages 13 & under (boys and girls combined). Open races are combined mens and womens heats, running from slower to faster sections. Select heats run with womens races first, followed by mens races._
_All races are time-seeded to ensure competitive, evenly matched fields._
MEET EXPERIENCE
DJ-driven, high-energy atmosphere
Live announcing
Food trucks on site
high voltage Fast spring racing conditions on the track
WHY RACE DC10?
>Prime spring PR opportunity
>Ideal tune-up for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
>USATF & World Athletics sanctioned for standard-chasers
>Competitive racing for open, collegiate, high school, and youth runners
>Professionally run meet with a festival-style vibe
5,000M & 10,000M
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, D.C.
DC10 is a brand-new spring community-to-pro track meet brought to you by Light Horse Track Club. Hosted at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., this meet features open and select championship races in the 5,000m and 10,000m, plus a free youth mile - set in a high-energy environment with a DJ, live announcing, and food trucks on site.
Perfectly timed two weeks before the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, DC10 is the perfect spot to sharpen fitness and chase a 5K or 10K PR or standard heading into spring road racing season.
DC10 is USATF- and World Athleticssanctioned, making it a great option for athletes pursuing qualifying standards. The meet is designed for open, collegiate, high school, and youth runners, ensuring a competitive and welcoming environment for a wide range of athletes.
If you can break 60mins for 10k or 30mins for 5k - DC10 is for you! Grab a PR, sit back, watch our select sections, and let the pros do their thing.
MEET SCHEDULE:
4:00 PM Open 10k (Section One) - Cutoff 60:00
5:00 PM Open 5k (Section One) - Cutoff 30:00
5:30 PM Free Youth Mile
5:45 PM Open 10k (Section Two)
6:30 PM Open 5k (Sections 2, 3, 4)
7:30 PM Select 5k (under the lights!)
8:15 PM Select 10k
_Schedule subject to change. Youth mile is for ages 13 & under (boys and girls combined). Open races are combined mens and womens heats, running from slower to faster sections. Select heats run with womens races first, followed by mens races._
_All races are time-seeded to ensure competitive, evenly matched fields._
MEET EXPERIENCE
DJ-driven, high-energy atmosphere
Live announcing
Food trucks on site
high voltage Fast spring racing conditions on the track
WHY RACE DC10?
>Prime spring PR opportunity
>Ideal tune-up for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler
>USATF & World Athletics sanctioned for standard-chasers
>Competitive racing for open, collegiate, high school, and youth runners
>Professionally run meet with a festival-style vibe
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$32.80
Must be able to run 30:00 or faster Open races will be men, women, and nonbinary combined. Select heats will run womens followed by mens. Heats will be seeded according to entry time. -
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 28th March 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$32.80
Must be able to run 60:00 or faster Open races will be men, women, and nonbinary combined Select heats will run womens followed by men's. Heats will be seeded according to entry time. Mens and Womens Prize Money for Select Sections: $350 / $100 / $50 -
Free Youth Mile
Sat 28th March 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
Free
Must be able to run 15:00 or faster. For girls and boys 13 years old & younger. Max 30 runners.
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