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

🎶 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.