Run Unbridled Track Fest
- Date Fri 12th June 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Fairfax, Virginia
- Price Free - $64.60
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the First Annual Run Unbridled Track Fest on Friday, June 12, 2026, hosted at the beautiful George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia! This exciting event promises a spectacular night of racing under the stars, featuring a mix of community and professional races that cater to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Participants can look forward to thrilling events such as the Steeple Madness, Open 2K & 3K steeplechase, and the highly anticipated Distance Medley Relay (DMR) that caps off the night.
With race distances including the 800m, mile, 5000m, and steeplechase, runners will have the chance to chase personal records while enjoying a festive atmosphere complete with a DJ, delicious food trucks, and refreshing Aslin beer. The event also features prize money for select races, making it an exciting opportunity for both local heroes and elite athletes. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of track and field—whether you’re running, spectating, or just there for the fun, the Run Unbridled Track Fest is the place to be!
With race distances including the 800m, mile, 5000m, and steeplechase, runners will have the chance to chase personal records while enjoying a festive atmosphere complete with a DJ, delicious food trucks, and refreshing Aslin beer. The event also features prize money for select races, making it an exciting opportunity for both local heroes and elite athletes. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of track and field—whether you’re running, spectating, or just there for the fun, the Run Unbridled Track Fest is the place to be!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
DMR - 800 - MILE - 5000 - STEEPLECHASE
COMMUNITY-TO-PRO EVENTS
Welcome to the First Annual Run Unbridled Track Fest!
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
June 14, 2025
An electrifying night of racing under the stars
Get ready for a high-energy, community-driven celebration of track & field! Run Unbridled is bringing together athletes of all levelsfrom local heroes to prosfor an unforgettable night on the track!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* DJ spinning tunes all night
* Delicious food trucks and ice cream truck
* Refreshing Aslin beer (including a free beverage with entry or trackside seating tickets)
* Dynamic race announcing
* A mix of community and professional races
FEMALE SIGN FEATURED EVENTS:
* Steeple Madness!
* Open 2K & 3K steeplechase
* Select/Pro 3K steeplechase
* Select races in the 800m, 5000m, and 3K steeple
* Fast sections of the 800m, mile, and 5000mperfect for chasing PRs
* The night ends with a show-stopping Distance Medley Relay (DMR)!
PRIZE MONEY:
* Select 3K Steeple:
$350 | $100 | $50 (Mens & Womens)
* DMR:
$400 Winner takes all! (Top Mens & Womens teams)
RACE INFO:
* All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)
* USATF sanctioned
* Heats seeded by qualifying times (HS and college athletes may compete in pro heats)
* Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE to enter!
CLOUD WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, races will be delayed until conditions are deemed impossible to continue.
sparkles Come for the PRs. Stay for the party. Celebrate the sport. Lets run unbridled. sparkles
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! GA OR TRACKSIDE SEATING AVAILABLE!
PRELIMINARY RACE SCHEDULE:
PLEASE SEE OUR MEET WEBSITE [https://www.lighthorsetrackclub.com/rununbridled] FOR OUR FINAL SCHEDULE
4:30 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
5:15 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
5:30 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
6:30 - OPEN 800 (4:00 CUTOFF)
7:20 - OPEN 2K & 3K STEEPLE
8:15 - SELECT 3K STEEPLE
8:35 - SELECT 800
8:50 - SELECT 5000
9:30 - DMR _- DMV CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS! _
_Schedule subject to change_
_Youth mile - 13 & under (boys & girls combined)_
_Open races are men's, women's and nonbinary combined except for the steeplechase _
_Select heats are women's followed by mens_
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
DMR - 800 - MILE - 5000 - STEEPLECHASE
COMMUNITY-TO-PRO EVENTS
Welcome to the First Annual Run Unbridled Track Fest!
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
June 14, 2025
An electrifying night of racing under the stars
Get ready for a high-energy, community-driven celebration of track & field! Run Unbridled is bringing together athletes of all levelsfrom local heroes to prosfor an unforgettable night on the track!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
* DJ spinning tunes all night
* Delicious food trucks and ice cream truck
* Refreshing Aslin beer (including a free beverage with entry or trackside seating tickets)
* Dynamic race announcing
* A mix of community and professional races
FEMALE SIGN FEATURED EVENTS:
* Steeple Madness!
* Open 2K & 3K steeplechase
* Select/Pro 3K steeplechase
* Select races in the 800m, 5000m, and 3K steeple
* Fast sections of the 800m, mile, and 5000mperfect for chasing PRs
* The night ends with a show-stopping Distance Medley Relay (DMR)!
PRIZE MONEY:
* Select 3K Steeple:
$350 | $100 | $50 (Mens & Womens)
* DMR:
$400 Winner takes all! (Top Mens & Womens teams)
RACE INFO:
* All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)
* USATF sanctioned
* Heats seeded by qualifying times (HS and college athletes may compete in pro heats)
* Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE to enter!
CLOUD WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, races will be delayed until conditions are deemed impossible to continue.
sparkles Come for the PRs. Stay for the party. Celebrate the sport. Lets run unbridled. sparkles
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! GA OR TRACKSIDE SEATING AVAILABLE!
PRELIMINARY RACE SCHEDULE:
PLEASE SEE OUR MEET WEBSITE [https://www.lighthorsetrackclub.com/rununbridled] FOR OUR FINAL SCHEDULE
4:30 - OPEN MILE (10:00 CUTOFF)
5:15 - FREE YOUTH MILE (15:00 CUTOFF)
5:30 - OPEN 5000 (30:00 CUTOFF)
6:30 - OPEN 800 (4:00 CUTOFF)
7:20 - OPEN 2K & 3K STEEPLE
8:15 - SELECT 3K STEEPLE
8:35 - SELECT 800
8:50 - SELECT 5000
9:30 - DMR _- DMV CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS! _
_Schedule subject to change_
_Youth mile - 13 & under (boys & girls combined)_
_Open races are men's, women's and nonbinary combined except for the steeplechase _
_Select heats are women's followed by mens_
Races
-
800m
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 03 MAYMust be able to run 4:00 (8:00 pace) or faster Open races will be mens, womens, and nonbinary combined 4 Select heats: 2 womens and 2 mens Heats will be seeded according to entry time. -
Mile
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 03 MAYMust 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. -
5000m
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 30 MARMust 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. -
2k Steeplechase
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 03 MAYMust be able to maintain an 8:00 pace or faster Womens section followed by Mens. High school runners are encouraged to participate! **Note this is an exhibition race, the starting line is not certified by USATF, so while you will have results, this will not be considered an "official" event (so you shouldn't use this time for qualifying purposes).** Limited to 20 per section. There will only be two sections. -
3k Steeplechase
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 30 MARPrize Money for Select Steeple! (amount TBD) Must be able to maintain an 8:00 pace or faster in the open sections. Womens section followed by Mens. Limited to 20 per section. Two sections of the open steeple (one of women / one of men) Two sections of the select steeple (one of women / one of men) Sectioned seeded by entry time. -
Distance Medley Relay (DMR: 1200, 400, 800, 1600)
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$64.60
OPENS 28 FEBGrab your friends and run in the DMV DMR Championships! Prize money to the top men's and women's teams The Distance Medley Relay is composed of four legs: the 1200, 400, 800 and 1600 You must be able to maintain a 6:00 pace overall (15:00 total) time 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. -
Free Youth Mile
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 28 FEBMust be able to run 15:00 or faster. For girls and boys 13 years old & younger. Max 30 runners. Must purchase $5 GA tickets
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