Down the Stretch Track Fest

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 at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on May 24.  We are moving the meet from a Friday to a Saturday - so we can add more heats of the open mile & 5000 plus the 4x800m relay to amp up the fun!   You can expect a high-energy atmosphere with music all night, food trucks, Aslin beer, and announcers with a mix of community and pro races.  We are building exciting pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000 and 10000.  Come grab a PR in the 800, mile or 5000, and then sit back and watch an incredible night of racing under the stars.  

USATF and World Athletics sanctioned and open to all runners who can maintain a 10:00 pace or faster.  Open to runners of all ages & abilities. Heats are seeded based on qualifying times (high school/college runners can run in pro heats).

Complementary beer with entry

Prize money for the Webb Mile!  $350 / $100 / $50

Youth Mile (13 & under) is free! 

In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until otherwise impossible.

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:

5:10 - Open Mile (10:00 cutoff) 
6:10 - Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)
6:25 - Open 5000 (30:00 cutoff) 
7:50 - 4x800 Relay (12:00 / 3:00 avg per leg cutoff) 
8:35 - Select 5k
9:20 - Webb Mile
9:35 - 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