🎉 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!
🚀 Exciting New Features
- Date Change: Moved the meet to Saturday to expand the fun.
- More Heats: Added heats of the open mile and 5000m.
- New Relay: Introduction of the 4x800m relay!
- Atmosphere: High-energy, music-filled environment expected.
🍔 Food and Drinks
- Food Trucks: Tasty options available at the event.
- Beer: Enjoy drinks from Aslin Beer Co.
- Dynamic Announcers: Keeping the energy alive!
- Night Races: Community and pro races under the stars.
🏆 Meet Details
- Sanctioned: USATF & World Athletics sanctioned.
- Qualifications: Open to all runners who can maintain 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K.
- Ages: All ages welcome to participate.
- Complimentary Beverage: One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry.
💰 Webb Mile Prize Money
- 1st Place: $350
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
- Divisions: Men’s & Women’s.
👦 Youth Participation
Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!
🌧️ Weather Policy
In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.
🏃 Join Us!
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 men's
For more information, visit the official race page.