Down the Stretch Track Fest – Fairfax, VA 2026
Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Fairfax, VA
Venue
4501 University Dr
Start Time
5:15 PM
Events
Mile, 5000m, 4x800m Relay, 10,000m, Free Youth Mile, Pole Vault
Includes
Complimentary Beverage
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)
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