Down the Stretch Track Fest
Sat, May 23, 2026, 1:15 PM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Experience a high-energy track fest under the lights, blending community racing with elite competition, music, and local refreshments.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
- All Genders Welcome
- Kids & Youth
Family Friendly
All Genders Welcome
Kids & YouthThe Down the Stretch Track Fest invites runners of all levels to George Mason University for an evening of high-energy track racing. From community heats to stacked pro fields, this event offers a chance to chase personal bests under the lights. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music, dynamic announcers, food trucks, and local beer. With distances from the 4x800m relay to the 10K, plus a free Youth Mile, it's a celebration of speed and community for everyone.
What to expect
- Race on the track in heats ranging from open community to elite pro.
- Enjoy a lively evening with music, dynamic announcers, food trucks, and beer.
- Kids 13 and under can join the free Youth Mile.
Standout details
- High-energy, music-filled atmosphere
- Food trucks & local beer
- Prize money for Webb Mile
- Free Youth Mile (13 & under)
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
4 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
1 Mile
1 option · closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
18d 22h 48m leftMile
Closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT · From $32.80
5K
1 option · closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
18d 22h 48m left5000m
Closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT · From $32.80
800m
1 option · closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
19d 10h 48m left4x800m Relay
Closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $85.80
10K
1 option · closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT
18d 22h 48m left10,000m
Closes May 21, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT · From $32.80
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
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