Down the Stretch Track Fest

Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:15 PM EDT

Location: Fairfax, VA; 4501 University Dr, 22030
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Who it's for

Family Friendly
All Genders Welcome
Kids & Youth

Great for: families

Perks & features

Food & Drink
Free

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

800m
Sat, May 23, 7:55 PM EDT · From $85.80
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
1 Miles
Sat, May 23, 5:15 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
5K
Sat, May 23, 6:30 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

+ 2 more options

10K
Sat, May 23, 9:15 PM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 16, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Pole Vault
Sat, May 23, 6:30 PM EDT

The course

From the organizer

DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST

Saturday, May 24 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 24

We’re back—and this year, we’re turning up the volume!

New this year: We’ve moved the meet to Saturday so we can expand the fun: more heats of the open mile, 5000m, and the addition of the 4x800m relay!

Get ready for:

🔊 A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere 🍔 Food trucks & 🍺 beer from Aslin Beer Co. 🎤 Dynamic announcers 🏃‍♂️ A mix of community and pro races under the stars

We’re building stacked pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000m, and 10,000m—but there's a spot for everyone looking to PR in the 800, mile, or 5000m.

Meet Details: ✅ USATF & World Athletics sanctioned 🕐 Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K 👟 All ages welcome 📊 Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields) 🍻 One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry 🏅 Webb Mile Prize Money

1st – $350 2nd – $100 3rd – $50 (Men’s & Women’s divisions)

👧 Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE ENTRY!

☔ In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.

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 mens