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
🎉: 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
