Down the Stretch Track Fest

DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST

Saturday, May 23
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 23

We’re back—and this year, we’re turning up the volume!

Event Highlights

• New Schedule: We've moved the meet to Saturday to expand the fun with more heats.
• Exciting Events: More heats of the open mile, 5000m, and the addition of the 4x800m relay!
• High-Energy Atmosphere: A music-filled experience awaits.
• Food & Drinks: Enjoy food trucks & beer from Commonwealth Brewing.

Race Details

• Sanctioned Event: USATF & World Athletics sanctioned.
• Entry Criteria: Open to all runners who can maintain 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K.
• Inclusive Participation: All ages are welcome, with heats seeded by qualifying time.
• Complimentary Beverage: Enjoy one complimentary beer or another beverage with entry.

Prizes and Youth Participation

• Webb Mile Prize Money: 1st – $350, 2nd – $100, 3rd – $50 (Men’s & Women’s divisions).
• Youth Mile: Free Entry for participants 13 & under.
• Weather Policy: In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
• Get Ready: Bring your energy, spikes, and friends to race under the lights!

Tickets and Spectator Information

Looking for spectator tickets? Head Here

If you're not running, pacing, or coaching - you need a spectator ticket!

Introducing trackside 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 men's