Name: Down the Stretch Track Fest
Start: 2026-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Fairfax, VA

Question 1

What is the Down the Stretch Track Fest?

Accepted Answer

DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST Saturday, May 24 George Mason University | Fairfax, VA 4x800 - Mile - 5k - 10k Open/Community to Elite/Pro Heats &#x1f389; Welcome to the second Annual Down the Stretch Track Fest! &#x1f4cd; George Mason University – Fairfax, VA &#x1f4c5; 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: &#x1f50a; A high-energy, music-filled atmosphere &#x1f354; Food trucks & &#x1f37a; beer from Aslin Beer Co. &#x1f3a4; Dynamic announcers &#x1f3c3;‍♂️ 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 &#x1f550; Open to all runners who can maintain: 10:00/mile or 30:00/5K &#x1f45f; All ages welcome &#x1f4ca; Heats seeded by qualifying time (HS/college athletes can compete in pro fields) &#x1f37b; One complimentary beer or another beverage with entry &#x1f3c5; Webb Mile Prize Money 1st – $350 2nd – $100 3rd – $50 (Men’s & Women’s divisions) &#x1f467; 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! &#x1f31f; 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

Question 2

When and where is the Down the Stretch Track Fest?

Accepted Answer

Down the Stretch Track Fest takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Fairfax, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.

Question 3

How do I register for the Down the Stretch Track Fest?

Accepted Answer

Registration for Down the Stretch Track Fest is handled through RunSignup, the official registration platform used by most Midwest endurance events. You can sign up, review available distances, and complete your registration at: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fairfax/DownTheStretch?a=4ZlhFMGG8BjCl2rf0NBV4QwYQwQKQjIn

Question 4

Do I need to qualify to enter the Down the Stretch Track Fest?

Accepted Answer

No qualifying time is required. Down the Stretch Track Fest is open to all experience levels. Some distances may have age minimums or cut-off times — check the official registration page for the specific requirements before signing up.

Down the Stretch Track Fest

DOWN THE STRETCH TRACK FEST

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

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