Down the Stretch Track Fest
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 5:15PM EDT
- Location Fairfax, Virginia
- Price Free - $85.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and community spirit at the Down the Stretch Track Fest on Saturday, May 24, 2025! Held at the beautiful George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, this vibrant event promises an unforgettable experience for both runners and spectators alike. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances including the 4x800m relay, mile, 5K, and 10K, with heats available for everyone from elite professionals to enthusiastic community members.
As the sun sets, the excitement continues with a lively atmosphere filled with music, food trucks, and refreshing Aslin beer. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome, as long as they can maintain a 10:00 pace or faster. Don't miss your chance to grab a personal record in the open mile or 5000 while enjoying a thrilling evening of racing under the stars. Plus, the event features a free Youth Mile for participants 13 and under! With prize money on the line for the Webb Mile and complimentary beer with entry, this is a not-to-be-missed occasion for anyone passionate about running. Mark your calendars and join us for an action-packed day at the Down the Stretch Track Fest!
As the sun sets, the excitement continues with a lively atmosphere filled with music, food trucks, and refreshing Aslin beer. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome, as long as they can maintain a 10:00 pace or faster. Don't miss your chance to grab a personal record in the open mile or 5000 while enjoying a thrilling evening of racing under the stars. Plus, the event features a free Youth Mile for participants 13 and under! With prize money on the line for the Webb Mile and complimentary beer with entry, this is a not-to-be-missed occasion for anyone passionate about running. Mark your calendars and join us for an action-packed day 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 at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on May 24. We are moving the meet from a Friday to a Saturday - so we can add more heats of the open mile & 5000 plus the 4x800m relay and amp up the fun! You can expect a high-energy atmosphere with music all night, food trucks, Aslin beer, and announcers with a mix of community and pro races. We are building exciting pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000 and 10000. Come grab a PR in the 800, mile or 5000, and then sit back and watch an incredible night of racing under the stars.
USATF sanctioned and open to all runners who can maintain a 10:00 pace or faster. Open to runners of all ages & abilities. Heats are seeded based on qualifying times (high school/college runners can run in pro heats).
Complementary beer with entry
Prize money for the Webb Mile! (amount TBD)
Youth Mile (13 & under) is free!
In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until otherwise impossible.
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:
5:10 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
6:10 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
6:25 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
7:50 - 4X800 RELAY (12:00 / 3:00 AVG PER LEG CUTOFF)
8:35 - SELECT 5K
9:20 - WEBB MILE
9:35 - 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 at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on May 24. We are moving the meet from a Friday to a Saturday - so we can add more heats of the open mile & 5000 plus the 4x800m relay and amp up the fun! You can expect a high-energy atmosphere with music all night, food trucks, Aslin beer, and announcers with a mix of community and pro races. We are building exciting pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000 and 10000. Come grab a PR in the 800, mile or 5000, and then sit back and watch an incredible night of racing under the stars.
USATF sanctioned and open to all runners who can maintain a 10:00 pace or faster. Open to runners of all ages & abilities. Heats are seeded based on qualifying times (high school/college runners can run in pro heats).
Complementary beer with entry
Prize money for the Webb Mile! (amount TBD)
Youth Mile (13 & under) is free!
In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until otherwise impossible.
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:
5:10 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
6:10 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
6:25 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
7:50 - 4X800 RELAY (12:00 / 3:00 AVG PER LEG CUTOFF)
8:35 - SELECT 5K
9:20 - WEBB MILE
9:35 - 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. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (5:15PM EDT)
$43.40
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. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$43.40
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. $5.80 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (7:55PM EDT)
$85.80
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. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Sat 24th May 2025 (9:15PM EDT)
$43.40
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
Must be able to run 15:00 or faster. For girls and boys 13 years old & younger. Max 30 runners.
Down the Stretch Track Fest
