Down the Stretch Track Fest

Down the Stretch Track Fest Race Information

<h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 105 , 62 )"><strong>DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST</strong></span></h2> <p>Saturday, May 24<br />George Mason University  |  Fairfax, VA<br />4x800 - Mile - 5k - 10k</p> <p>Open/Community to Elite/Pro Heats</p> <p> </p> <p>&#x1f389; Welcome to the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest!<br />&#x1f4cd; George Mason University – Fairfax, VA<br />&#x1f4c5; Saturday, May 24</p> <p>We’re back—and this year, we’re turning up the volume!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Get ready for:</p> <p>&#x1f50a; A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere<br />&#x1f354; Food trucks &amp; &#x1f37a; beer from Aslin Beer Co.<br />&#x1f3a4; Dynamic announcers<br />&#x1f3c3;‍♂️ A mix of community and pro races under the stars</p> <p><br />We’re building stacked pro fields for the Webb Mile, 5000m, and 10,000m—but there&#39;s a spot for everyone looking to PR in the 800, mile, or 5000m.</p> <p> <br />Meet Details:<br />✅ USATF &amp; World Athletics sanctioned<br />&#x1f550; Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K<br />&#x1f45f; All ages welcome<br />&#x1f4ca; Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields)<br />&#x1f37b; One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry<br /> <br />&#x1f3c5; Webb Mile Prize Money</p> <p>1st – $350<br />2nd – $100<br />3rd – $50<br />(Men’s &amp; Women’s divisions)</p> <p><br />&#x1f467; Youth Mile (13 &amp; under): FREE ENTRY!</p> <p> <br />☔ In case of inclement weather, races will be delayed until continuation is no longer feasible.</p> <p> <br />Bring your energy. Bring your spikes. Bring your friends.<br />Let’s race under the lights at DTS! &#x1f31f;</p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Looking for spectator tickets?</strong>  <a href="https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/lhtctrackfest" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Head Here</a> </h3> <h3>If you&#39;re not running, pacing or coaching - you need a spectator ticket! </h3> <h3><em>Introducing tracksiding seating!  Get up and close to the action. </em></h3> <p> </p> <h4><strong>Race Schedule:</strong><br /><br />5:25 - Open Mile (10:00 cutoff) <br />6:25 - Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)<br />6:45 - Open 5000 (30:00 cutoff) <br />7:45 - 4x800 Relay (12:00 / 3:00 avg per leg cutoff) <br /><b>8:15 - Select 5k <br />9:00 - Webb Mile <br />9:30 - Select 10k </b></h4> <p> </p> <p><em>Schedule subject to change</em><br /><em>Youth mile - 13 &amp; under (boys &amp; girls combined)</em><br /><em>Open races are men&#39;s, women&#39;s and nonbinary combined</em><br /><em>Select heats &amp; Webb Mile are women&#39;s followed by mens</em></p>