Down the Stretch Track Fest
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 5:00PM EDT
- Location Fairfax, Virginia
- Price Free - $128.20
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest, happening on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA! This exciting event promises a high-energy atmosphere filled with music, food trucks, and local brews from Aslin Beer Co., making it a perfect outing for runners and spectators alike.
Whether you’re an elite athlete or a community runner, there’s a race for everyone! Participants can compete in a variety of distances including the thrilling 4x800m relay, the open mile, and the challenging 5K and 10K. With heats designed for all abilities, from high school to professional fields, everyone has a chance to chase their personal best under the stars. Plus, be sure to check out the Webb Mile, where cash prizes await the top finishers! Don’t miss this chance to join in the fun and excitement of track and field on a beautiful spring evening. Bring your friends, your energy, and let’s race together at the Down the Stretch Track Fest!
Whether you’re an elite athlete or a community runner, there’s a race for everyone! Participants can compete in a variety of distances including the thrilling 4x800m relay, the open mile, and the challenging 5K and 10K. With heats designed for all abilities, from high school to professional fields, everyone has a chance to chase their personal best under the stars. Plus, be sure to check out the Webb Mile, where cash prizes await the top finishers! Don’t miss this chance to join in the fun and excitement of track and field on a beautiful spring evening. Bring your friends, your energy, and let’s race together at the Down the Stretch Track Fest!
Organiser's Description
DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST
SATURDAY, MAY 24
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
4X800 - MILE - 5K - 10K
OPEN/COMMUNITY TO ELITE/PRO HEATS
Welcome to the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest!
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Saturday, May 24
Were backand this year, were turning up the volume!
New this year: Weve moved the meet to Saturday so we can expand the fun: more heats of the open mile, 5000m, and the addition of the 4x800m relay!
Get ready for:
A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere
Food trucks & beer from Aslin Beer Co.
Dynamic announcers
male sign A mix of community and pro races under the stars
Were building stacked pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000m, and 10,000mbut there's a spot for everyone looking to PR in the 800, mile, or 5000m.
Meet Details:
check mark button USATF & World Athletics sanctioned
Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K
All ages welcome
Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields)
One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry
Webb Mile Prize Money
1st $350
2nd $100
3rd $50
(Mens & Womens divisions)
Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!
umbrella with rain drops In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
Bring your energy. Bring your spikes. Bring your friends.
Lets race under the lights at DTS!
LOOKING FOR SPECTATOR TICKETS? HEAD HERE [https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/lhtctrackfest]
IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING, PACING OR COACHING - YOU NEED A SPECTATOR TICKET!
_INTRODUCING TRACKSIDING SEATING! GET UP AND CLOSE TO THE ACTION. _
RACE SCHEDULE:
5:25 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
6:25 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
6:45 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
7:45 - 4X800 RELAY (12:00 / 3:00 AVG PER LEG CUTOFF)
8:15 - SELECT 5K
9:00 - WEBB MILE
9:30 - SELECT 10K
_Schedule subject to change_
_Youth mile - 13 & under (boys & girls combined)_
_Open races are men's, women's and nonbinary combined_
_Select heats & Webb Mile are women's followed by mens_
SATURDAY, MAY 24
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
4X800 - MILE - 5K - 10K
OPEN/COMMUNITY TO ELITE/PRO HEATS
Welcome to the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest!
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Saturday, May 24
Were backand this year, were turning up the volume!
New this year: Weve moved the meet to Saturday so we can expand the fun: more heats of the open mile, 5000m, and the addition of the 4x800m relay!
Get ready for:
A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere
Food trucks & beer from Aslin Beer Co.
Dynamic announcers
male sign A mix of community and pro races under the stars
Were building stacked pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000m, and 10,000mbut there's a spot for everyone looking to PR in the 800, mile, or 5000m.
Meet Details:
check mark button USATF & World Athletics sanctioned
Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K
All ages welcome
Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields)
One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry
Webb Mile Prize Money
1st $350
2nd $100
3rd $50
(Mens & Womens divisions)
Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!
umbrella with rain drops In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
Bring your energy. Bring your spikes. Bring your friends.
Lets race under the lights at DTS!
LOOKING FOR SPECTATOR TICKETS? HEAD HERE [https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/lhtctrackfest]
IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING, PACING OR COACHING - YOU NEED A SPECTATOR TICKET!
_INTRODUCING TRACKSIDING SEATING! GET UP AND CLOSE TO THE ACTION. _
RACE SCHEDULE:
5:25 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
6:25 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
6:45 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
7:45 - 4X800 RELAY (12:00 / 3:00 AVG PER LEG CUTOFF)
8:15 - SELECT 5K
9:00 - WEBB MILE
9:30 - SELECT 10K
_Schedule subject to change_
_Youth mile - 13 & under (boys & girls combined)_
_Open races are men's, women's and nonbinary combined_
_Select heats & Webb Mile are women's followed by mens_
Races
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Mile
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (5:15PM EDT)
$54.00
Must be able to run 10:00 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. Prize money for the Webb Mile! (amount TBD) -
5000m
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.00
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 men's. Heats will be seeded according to entry time. -
4x800m Relay
Incl. $8.20 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (7:55PM EDT)
$128.20
Must be able to run 12:00 overall or 3:00 average per leg 3 Sections: Section 1: Mixed teams (Men, Women and Nonbinary together) Section 2: Womens Section 3: Mens For mixed team: you can have any mix of runners in any order. -
10,000m
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (9:15PM EDT)
$54.00
Two sections of the Select 10k First section: Women & nonbinary - must be able to run 45:00 or faster Second section: Men - must be able to run 35:00 or faster Max of 40 in each section -
Free Youth Mile
Sat 24th May 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMust be able to run 15:00 or faster. For girls and boys 13 years old & younger. Max 30 runners. -
4x100m Relay - Youth
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 24th May 2025 (5:00PM EDT)
$64.60
CLOSEDMiddle and High School Only!
Down the Stretch Track Fest
