Down the Stretch Track Fest
1 mi · 5K · 10K
May 23, 2026 · Fairfax, Virginia, US
Listed Feb 24, 2025
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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
We’re back—and this year, we’re turning up the volume!
New this year: We’ve 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
🏃♂️ A mix of community and pro races under the stars
We’re building stacked pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000m, and 10,000m—but there's a spot for everyone looking to PR in the 800, mile, or 5000m.
Meet Details:
✅ 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
(Men’s & Women’s divisions)
👧 Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!
☔ In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
Bring your energy. Bring your spikes. Bring your friends.
Let’s race under the lights at DTS! 🌟
Looking for spectator tickets? Head Here
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
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