2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race
2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race is a running race on September 25, 2026 in Norfolk, VA, featuring the 1 Mile distance, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- September 25, 2026 (87 days to go)
- Location
- 1145 Bolling Ave, Norfolk, VA
- Distance
- 1 Mile
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
This year's event will be a new chapter in that tradition - a 1 mile fun run and Pawty on the campus of Larchmont Elementary School.
R.A.T. RACE DETAILS
1 MILE RUN - Race Start Time: 5:45PM
THE RACE COURSE
The Larchmont R.A.T. Race 1 Mile Kids Run
1-mile course map: Map to be posted soon
PARKING
Plenty of free parking available throughout the Larchmont neighborhood.
REGISTRATION
*Registration include: race bib, official race shirt, race "medal", great celebrations and more!
**There will be awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers**
***Registration will be capped off at 1,000 participants***
****ALL RUNNERS AGES 6 AND UNDER MUST HAVE A REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN ON THE COURSE; SEE PARENT REGISTRATION INFO BELOW****
COST
1 Mile Run: $25 (registration by September 11, 2026); $30 (registration on or after September 11, 2026)
Parent/Guardian Registration: (for registrants ages 6 & under ONLY) $5
**** Race shirt not included with parent/guardian registration but they are available for purchase at packet pick-up or the event
***This is a RAIN or SHINE event. In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made by Friday (September 25) 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 an in-school event for Larchmont Students only. Race medals and shirts would still be given out to students and available for pick up to everyone else (details to come if needed). Registration is non-refundable.**
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be Thursday September 24th at Larchmont Elementary School by the bus loop from 2:00PM - 6:00PM.
Race day packet pick-up will be available at the Larchmont Elementary School bus loop Friday September 25th from 2:00PM - 4:30PM.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT THE LARCHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk Nas, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norfolk, VA
Population
235,037
as of 2023
City Elevation
5 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race
- Date
- September 25, 2026
- Location
- 1145 Bolling Ave, Norfolk, VA
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2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race
Sep 25, 2026