2025 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

For years, the Larchmont Elementary School R.A.T. “Run At Twilight” Race has been a favorite fall tradition for the student body and neighborhood to help raise money for the school and build a sense of community throughout the neighborhood.

We invite you to join us in running or walking the 1 mile Kids Run or the 5K Run throughout the streets of Larchmont, followed by a party with refreshments and good times at ODU's Brick Field on Friday September 12, 2025.

🗓️ Race Details

1 MILE KIDS RUN - Race Start Time: 5:45PM

5K RUN - Race Start Time: 6:30PM

🗺️ The Race Course

The Larchmont R.A.T. Race 1 Mile Kids Run and 5K Run start and finish on Bolling Avenue, adjacent to ODU's "Brick Field" (Bolling x Upper Brandon)

• Latitude: 36.891574
• Longitude: -76.304554

1-mile course map: the participants will proceed south from Brick Field on Bluestone Avenue to Longwood Drive: turn right and proceed west on Argall Ave: turn right and proceed north to Cedar Lane: turn left and proceed west to Rolfe Avenue: turn right and proceed north to Bolling Avenue: turn right and proceed east to finish at Brick Field.

5K course map: the participants will proceed south from Brick Field on Bluestone Ave to W. 49th Street: turn right and proceed west to Powhatan Avenue: turn right and proceed north to Eleanor Court: turn left and proceed south to Powhatan Avenue: turn right and proceed south to Cedar Lane: turn left and proceed east to Rolfe Avenue: turn left and proceed north to Bolling Avenue: turn right and proceed east to finish in Brick Field.

🚗 Parking

Plenty of free parking available throughout the Larchmont neighborhood.

📝 Registration

• What’s included: 1-Mile and 5K registrations include: race bib, timing chip, official race shirt, race "medal", great celebrations and more!
• Awards: There will be awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for EACH race
• Registration Cap: Registration will be capped off at 1,000 participants
• Important Note: ALL RUNNERS AGES 6 AND UNDER MUST HAVE A REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN ON THE COURSE: SEE PARENT REGISTRATION INFO BELOW

💵 Costs

• 1 Mile Kids Run: $25 (registration by August 29, 2025): $30 (registration on or after August 30, 2025)
• 5K Run: $40 (registration by August 29, 2025): $45 (registration on or after August 30, 2025)
• Parent/Guardian Registration: (for registrants ages 6 & under ONLY) $5
• Race Shirt: Race shirt not included with parent/guardian registration but they are available for purchase at packet pick-up or the event

☔ Weather Policy

This is a RAIN or SHINE event. In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made by Friday (September 12) afternoon. Please check out our Larchmont RAT Race Facebook or Instagram pages for updates as the event gets closer.

If the race is canceled, there will NOT be a makeup time/location. Instead, the race would transition to virtual with additional details provided at that time regarding how to participate and how finisher medals would be distributed. Registration is non-refundable.

🎟️ Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be Thursday September 11th at Larchmont Elementary School by the bus loop from 2:00PM - 6:00PM.

Race day packet pick-up will be available at ODU's "Brick Field" (Bolling x Upper Brandon) Friday September 12th from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.

💖 Proceeds

Proceeds from the 1 Mile and 5K events benefit the Larchmont Elementary School PTA.

For more information, visit the race page at Larchmont R.A.T. Race.