4501 University Dr, Fairfax VA
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST
Saturday, May 23
George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
4x800 - Mile - 5k - 10k
Open/Community to Elite/Pro Heats
Event Overview
🎉 Welcome to the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest!
📍 George Mason University – Fairfax, VA
📅 Saturday, May 23
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!
What to Expect
- Atmosphere: A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere
- Food & Drink: Food trucks & beer from Commonwealth Brewing
- Entertainment: Dynamic announcers
- Races: A mix of community and pro races under the stars
Meet Details
- Sanctioned: USATF & World Athletics sanctioned
- Eligibility: Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K
- Ages: All ages welcome
- Seeding: Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields)
Webb Mile Prize Money
1st – $350
2nd – $100
3rd – $50
(Men’s & Women’s divisions)
Youth Mile
👶 Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!
Weather Policy
☔ In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
Get Ready to Race!
Bring your energy. Bring your spikes. Bring your friends.
Let’s race under the lights at DTS! 🌟
Spectator Information
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
Additional Information
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
