Run Unbridled Track Fest
- Date Fri 12th June 2026
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Fairfax, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $107.00
- Races 7 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an electrifying experience at the Run Unbridled Track Fest on Friday, June 12, 2026, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia! This exciting event showcases a thrilling lineup of races, including the 800m, mile, 5000m, and steeplechase, attracting athletes from all levels—youth, high school, collegiate, and professional. With community races and championship events under the lights, participants can expect a vibrant atmosphere filled with energy and excitement.
Enjoy live DJ music, professional announcing, and a variety of food options, including food trucks and Aslin beer on site. The evening will culminate in the highly anticipated Distance Medley Relay (DMR) and feature notable prize money for select races, making it a fantastic opportunity for athletes to showcase their talent and potentially secure their standings in USATF and World Athletics rankings. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or volunteering, the Run Unbridled Track Fest promises a memorable night of fast times and community spirit!
Enjoy live DJ music, professional announcing, and a variety of food options, including food trucks and Aslin beer on site. The evening will culminate in the highly anticipated Distance Medley Relay (DMR) and feature notable prize money for select races, making it a fantastic opportunity for athletes to showcase their talent and potentially secure their standings in USATF and World Athletics rankings. Whether you’re racing, cheering, or volunteering, the Run Unbridled Track Fest promises a memorable night of fast times and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
DMR 800 MILE 5000 STEEPLECHASE
COMMUNITY-TO-PRO RACING
An electrifying night of racing under the lights.
Run Unbridled Track Fest brings together open runners, youth, high school and collegiate athletes, post-collegiates, and pros for one of the DMVs most exciting track nights.
Come for your event. Stay for the atmosphere.
SANCTIONING
This meet is USATF and World Athletics sanctioned, making it eligible for:
>Verified marks
>Rankings
>Qualifying standards
WHAT TO EXPECT
DJ spinning all night
Live professional announcing
Food trucks + ice cream truck
Aslin beer available on site
high voltage Community races -> Select races -> Championship DMR
_This is where grassroots racing meets pro-level energy._
FEATURED EVENTS
Steeple Madness:
>Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
>Select / Pro 3K Steeplechase
Select Championship Races:
>800m
>Mile
>5000m
>3K Steeplechase
Closing Event:
Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
DMV Club Championships
PRIZE MONEY
Select 3K Steeplechase
$350 | $100 | $50
(Mens & Womens)
DMR DMV CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
$400 Winner Take All
(Top Mens & Womens Teams)
RACE INFORMATION
>All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)
>Heats seeded by qualifying times
>High school & collegiate athletes may compete in select/pro heats
>Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Open races early. Championship racing under the lights.
(Subject to change. Final schedule posted on meet website.)
4:30 PM Womens Pole Vault
5:00 PM Open Mile (10:00 cutoff)
5:40 PM Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)
5:55 PM Open 5000m (30:00 cutoff)
6:25 PM Open 800m (4:00 cutoff)
6:30 PM Mens Pole Vault
6:55 PM Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
Under the Lights
7:50 PM Pugsley 3K Steeplechase
8:17 PM Select 800m
8:28 PM Select Mile
8:42 PM Select 5000m
9:22 PM Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
_Schedule subject to change. Youth Mile: 13 & under (boys & girls combined). Open races: mens, womens, and nonbinary combined (except steeplechase). Select heats: womens race followed by mens race_
NOT RACING? GET INVOLVED.
Were always looking for volunteers and pacers.
Pacing needs: All distances and sections from select fields to 10:00/mile pace.
Perks: Coaches, volunteers, and pacers receive free entry.
📧 Email: lighthorsetrackclub@gmail.com
CLOUD WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, races may be delayed until conditions are deemed unsafe to continue.
sparkles Fast times. Big energy. Community to pro.
Lets Run Unbridled. sparkles
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY | FAIRFAX, VA
DMR 800 MILE 5000 STEEPLECHASE
COMMUNITY-TO-PRO RACING
An electrifying night of racing under the lights.
Run Unbridled Track Fest brings together open runners, youth, high school and collegiate athletes, post-collegiates, and pros for one of the DMVs most exciting track nights.
Come for your event. Stay for the atmosphere.
SANCTIONING
This meet is USATF and World Athletics sanctioned, making it eligible for:
>Verified marks
>Rankings
>Qualifying standards
WHAT TO EXPECT
DJ spinning all night
Live professional announcing
Food trucks + ice cream truck
Aslin beer available on site
high voltage Community races -> Select races -> Championship DMR
_This is where grassroots racing meets pro-level energy._
FEATURED EVENTS
Steeple Madness:
>Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
>Select / Pro 3K Steeplechase
Select Championship Races:
>800m
>Mile
>5000m
>3K Steeplechase
Closing Event:
Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
DMV Club Championships
PRIZE MONEY
Select 3K Steeplechase
$350 | $100 | $50
(Mens & Womens)
DMR DMV CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
$400 Winner Take All
(Top Mens & Womens Teams)
RACE INFORMATION
>All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)
>Heats seeded by qualifying times
>High school & collegiate athletes may compete in select/pro heats
>Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Open races early. Championship racing under the lights.
(Subject to change. Final schedule posted on meet website.)
4:30 PM Womens Pole Vault
5:00 PM Open Mile (10:00 cutoff)
5:40 PM Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)
5:55 PM Open 5000m (30:00 cutoff)
6:25 PM Open 800m (4:00 cutoff)
6:30 PM Mens Pole Vault
6:55 PM Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
Under the Lights
7:50 PM Pugsley 3K Steeplechase
8:17 PM Select 800m
8:28 PM Select Mile
8:42 PM Select 5000m
9:22 PM Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
_Schedule subject to change. Youth Mile: 13 & under (boys & girls combined). Open races: mens, womens, and nonbinary combined (except steeplechase). Select heats: womens race followed by mens race_
NOT RACING? GET INVOLVED.
Were always looking for volunteers and pacers.
Pacing needs: All distances and sections from select fields to 10:00/mile pace.
Perks: Coaches, volunteers, and pacers receive free entry.
📧 Email: lighthorsetrackclub@gmail.com
CLOUD WEATHER POLICY: In the event of inclement weather, races may be delayed until conditions are deemed unsafe to continue.
sparkles Fast times. Big energy. Community to pro.
Lets Run Unbridled. sparkles
Races
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800m
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$27.50
Must 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. $3.10 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$38.10
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. -
5000m
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$38.10
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. -
2k Steeplechase
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$38.10
Must 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. $3.10 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$38.10
Prize 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. $7.00 Fee & Complimentary Beverage
Fri 12th June 2026 (4:30PM EDT)
$107.00
Grab 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)
Must 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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