Down the Stretch Track Fest

Four Wednesday Races make for One Great Series

Plan to get off of work a bit early and join over 200 riders for four spectacular weekdays of racing starting May 27th! Pitched as a race “in your own backyard”, W@W features a very down-home and earthy venue. We are keeping the series as grassroots as you can get. But don’t let that fool you, this race series is a highly organized event, that allows for enough riding categories to give everyone a fighting chance.

Bike Lane Race Team works hard to host a community-oriented race series. We have an all-volunteer staff who works closely with our local IMBA club, Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE), to make sure we have fun singletrack to race, that is great for everyone from juniors to beginners to elite racers. We also partner with NOVA Cycling, who run the youth races early in the evening.

Wednesdays at Wakefield is not just a few races, it is an epic race series! Some come for one or two events, some even complete four. But for those that are driven, winning the four-race series comes with its own set of prizes! Every place you earn (between 1st and 13th) in the W@W series gives you points towards the Series Championship.

When

2026 Series Dates

Week 1 - May 27, 2026 — W@W Series Event #1 @ Wakefield

Week 2 - June 3, 2026 — W@W Series Event #2 @ Wakefield

Week 3 - June 10, 2026 — W@W Series Event #3 @ Wakefield

Week 4 - June 17, 2026 — W@W Series Event #4 @ Wakefield

RAIN DATES

July 1st

July 8th

Unfortunately, there will be NO REFUNDS if events cannot be made up.

Series Registration prices are as follows:

Pre-registration until May 10th for all 4 races = $90/ $45 for 5:45 pm Youth Races. (Buy 3 get 4th Free + W@W hat!)

Pre-registration until May 10th for individual races= $30 per race / $15 for 5:45 pm Youth Races.

Pre-registration after May 10th = $35 per race (no discount for registering for all 4 races)/ $20 per race for 5:45 pm Youth Races.

Race Day Registration for each race = $40 /$25 for 5:45 pm Youth races- ONSITE ONLY

We are switching things up with the swag for 2026. Those who preregister for the series will get a W@W Hat, however, we have done away with swag at each race. This allows us to host a more sustainable event, with enhanced podium and series championship prizes, and more money going back to the trails. For those who register for the series by May 10, W@W Hats can be picked up at any of the 4 races.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages for W@W updates, including weather updates the day of.

Series Registration on Race Day:

There WILL BE race day Registration ($40/per race) on each of our four (4) Race Days. But why wait, when you can save big when you pre-register for the series and get a FREE HAT!

Pay with cash, check, or credit card for race day registration.

Race Start Times

5:45 pm - Youth Race: Partial Race Course

The race course is approximately 3 miles and is shorter than the 6:15 and 7:10 race courses

JR (M) (13-14) 1-Lap

JR (F) (13-14) 1-Lap

JR (M) (11-12) 1-Lap

JR (F) (11-12) 1-Lap

Super JR (M) (10U) 1-Lap

Super JR (F) (10U) 1-Lap

6:15 pm

Single-Speed (M) 3-Laps

Masters 30-39 (M) 2-Laps

Masters 40-49 (M) 2-Laps

Masters 50+ (M) 2-Laps

Masters 60+ (M) 2-Laps

Single-Speed (F) 2-Laps

Masters 35+ (F) 2-Laps

Beginner (M) 2-Laps

Beginner (F) 2-Laps

JR (F) (15-18) 2-Laps

7:10 pm

JR (M) (15-18) 2-Laps

Expert (M) 3-Laps

Expert (F) 3-Laps

Sport (M) 2-Laps

Sport (F) 2-Laps

Clydesdale (OPEN) (200lbs+) 2-Laps

(Age awards based on age on 05/28/2025)

Anything Goes Race - Last race of the series

We’re excited to announce that the final W@W race will feature an "ANYTHING Goes" category! This is your chance to dust off and race that tandem bike, unicycle, or trike buried in your garage. No motors or e-assist are allowed, but cargo bikes, klunkers, retro MTBs, penny farthings, strider bikes, fixies, and big wheels are all welcome. Costumes encouraged—but remember, safety first (it’s still a race).

Join us on Saturday, May 30 at 6:00 pm for the Clifton Caboose 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run

The start/finish line is just a few feet from the Triangle (the intersection of Clifton, Newman and Main Streets); near the Barn located at 7139 Main Street, Clifton, VA 20124

Both the 1-Mile Fun Run and the 5k begin in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton, VA. The scenic course winds down a gently rolling country road, across a creek, and past a horse or two, then back to the start line. There will be water along the course and near the turnaround point.

The 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 6:00 pm. Once it is finished, we'll line up the 5K runners and walkers. We strongly suggest all 5K participants be ready and at the start line at 6:00 pm.

Parking is available at Clifton ES, the floodplain off Newman Road, and throughout town. Please do not park at Trummer's restaurant..

After the run, stay for the Post Race Party at the Red Barn! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy live music, an awards ceremony, snacks, and suds. Registered adult runners (21 & older) will receive 2 beer tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased on site for $5 each.

Registration Fees:

5K: $30 per person

When registering a family of three or more, each family member will receive a $5 discount

1-Mile Fun Run: $20

Online registration will remain OPEN through Race Day, at 5:30 pm. Runners may use their phones to register and pay online right up until we are ready to run.

Registrants will receive a commemorative Clifton Caboose T-shirt while supplies last. Please be sure to register by May 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Packet pick up will be on Friday, May 29, from 5:00-7:00 pm and Saturday, May 30 (race day) from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm at the Barn, 7139 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124. Bibs will be assigned to runners when they pick up their packets. Runners may pick up packets for others registered for the race.

Awards for the 5K will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Over.

We will also give awards to the top male and female CBA Member finishers in the 1-30 and 31 & Over age groups.

There will be ribbons for all finishers in the 1-Mile Fun Run and medals for the top male and female finishers in the following age groups; 1-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15.

Join us for the 20th Annual StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center! It's a fun-filled morning of fitness, music, and community. All ages are welcome to run, jog, walk, or cheer on participants—strollers and pets included! You can even create or join a team for some friendly competition.

Since 2006, the StarKid 5K has supported Inova Children’s. Originally supporting the Pediatric Heart Program, proceeds now benefit pediatric services across Inova Health System, with this year’s funds supporting the Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund!

The Joe Cassella Pediatric Patient and Family Support Fund provides critical financial assistance to families facing childhood illness or injury—covering needs such as medical bills, utilities, transportation, respite care, and more. 100% funded by philanthropy, this fund helps families focus on what matters most: healing—while honoring the compassionate legacy of Joe Cassella.

Your support of StarKid helps make a lasting impact on pediatric care at Inova Children’s. Let’s continue the tradition and make this year’s event a success!

Event Schedule:

8:00 am - Family Fun Run Start

8:30 am - 5K Start

9:30 am - Awards and Prizes

Friday, June 12, 2026

George Mason University | Fairfax, VA

DMR • 800 • Mile • 5000 • Steeplechase

Community-to-Pro Racing

An electrifying night of racing under the lights.

Run Unbridled Track Fest brings together open runners, youth, high school and collegiate athletes, post-collegiates, and pros for one of the DMV’s most exciting track nights.

Come for your event. Stay for the atmosphere.

SANCTIONING

This meet is USATF and World Athletics sanctioned, making it eligible for:

Verified marks

Rankings

Qualifying standards

WHAT TO EXPECT

🎧 DJ spinning all night

🎤 Live professional announcing

🌮 Food trucks + ice cream truck

🍺 Aslin beer available on site

⚡ Community races → Select races → Championship DMR

This is where grassroots racing meets pro-level energy.

FEATURED EVENTS

Steeple Madness:

Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase

Select / Pro 3K Steeplechase

Select Championship Races:

800m

Mile

5000m

3K Steeplechase

Closing Event:

Distance Medley Relay (DMR)

DMV Club Championships

PRIZE MONEY

Select 3K Steeplechase

🥇 $350 | 🥈 $100 | 🥉 $50

(Men’s & Women’s)

DMR – DMV Club Championships

💰 $400 — Winner Take All

(Top Men’s & Women’s Teams)

RACE INFORMATION

All ages welcome (must be able to maintain a 10:00/mile pace)

Heats seeded by qualifying times

High school & collegiate athletes may compete in select/pro heats

Youth Mile (13 & under): FREE

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Open races early. Championship racing under the lights.

(Subject to change. Final schedule posted on meet website.)

4:30 PM – Women’s Pole Vault

5:00 PM – Open Mile (10:00 cutoff)

5:40 PM – Free Youth Mile (15:00 cutoff)

5:55 PM – Open 5000m (30:00 cutoff)

6:25 PM – Open 800m (4:00 cutoff)

6:30 PM – Men’s Pole Vault

6:55 PM – Open 2K & 3K Steeplechase

🌙 Under the Lights

7:50 PM – Pugsley 3K Steeplechase

8:17 PM – Select 800m

8:28 PM – Select Mile

8:42 PM – Select 5000m

9:22 PM – Distance Medley Relay (DMR)

Schedule subject to change. Youth Mile: 13 & under (boys & girls combined). Open races: men’s, women’s, and nonbinary combined (except steeplechase). Select heats: women’s race followed by men’s race

NOT RACING? GET INVOLVED.

We’re always looking for volunteers and pacers.

Pacing needs: All distances and sections — from select fields to 10:00/mile pace.

Perks: Coaches, volunteers, and pacers receive free entry.

📧 Email: [email protected]

☁️ Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, races may be delayed until conditions are deemed unsafe to continue.

✨ Fast times. Big energy. Community to pro.

Let’s Run Unbridled. ✨