4501 University Dr, Fairfax VA
Friday, June 12th, 2026
Race Overview
Friday, June 12, 2026
George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
DMR • 800 • Mile • 5000 • Steeplechase
Community-to-Pro Racing
An electrifying night of racing under the lights.
Run Unbridled Track Fest brings together open runners, youth, high school and collegiate athletes, post-collegiates, and pros for one of the DMV’s most exciting track nights.
Come for your event. Stay for the atmosphere.
Sanctioning
- Type: This meet is USATF and World Athletics sanctioned, making it eligible for:
- Verified marks: Valid for official tracking.
- Rankings: Participants can earn competitive rankings.
- Qualifying standards: Athletes can meet qualifying standards for future events.
What to Expect
- Entertainment: DJ spinning all night
- Announcing: Live professional announcing
- Food Options: Food trucks + ice cream truck
- Refreshments: Commonwealth Brewing beer available on site
Community races → Select races → Championship DMR
This is where grassroots racing meets pro-level energy.
Featured Events
- Steeple Madness: Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
- Select / Pro: 3K Steeplechase
- Select Championship Races: 800m, Mile, 5000m, 3K Steeplechase
- Closing Event: Distance Medley Relay (DMR) - DMV Club Championships
Prize Money
- Select 3K Steeplechase: $350 | $100 | $50 (Men’s & Women’s)
- DMR – DMV Club Championships: $400 — Winner Take All (Top Men’s & Women’s Teams)
Race Information
- Age: All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)
- Heats: Seeded by qualifying times
- Eligibility: High school & collegiate athletes may compete in select/pro heats
- Youth Mile: (13 & under): FREE
Preliminary Schedule
Open races early. Championship racing under the lights.
(Subject to change. Final schedule posted on meet website.)
- 4:30 PM – Women’s Pole Vault
- 5:00 PM – Open Mile (10:00 cutoff)
- 5:40 PM – Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)
- 5:55 PM – Open 5000m (30:00 cutoff)
- 6:25 PM – Open 800m (4:00 cutoff)
- 6:30 PM – Men’s Pole Vault
- 6:55 PM – Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase
🌙: Under the Lights
- 7:50 PM – Pugsley 3K Steeplechase
- 8:17 PM – Select 800m
- 8:28 PM – Select Mile
- 8:42 PM – Select 5000m
9:22 PM – Distance Medley Relay (DMR)
Schedule subject to change. Youth Mile: 13 & under (boys & girls combined). Open races: men’s, women’s, and nonbinary combined (except steeplechase). Select heats: women’s race followed by men’s race
Not Racing? Get Involved
We’re always looking for volunteers and pacers.
- Pacing needs: All distances and sections — from select fields to 10:00/mile pace.
- Perks: Coaches, volunteers, and pacers receive free entry.
- Contact: Email: lighthorsetrackclub@gmail.com
Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, races may be delayed until conditions are deemed unsafe to continue.
Join Us
✨ Fast times. Big energy. Community to pro.
Let’s Run Unbridled. ✨
