Description

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.

We invite you to join us in running or walking the 1 mile Kids Run or the 5K Run throughout the streets of Larchmont, followed by a party with refreshments and good times at ODU's Brick Field on Friday September 27, 2024.

R.A.T. RACE DETAILS

1 MILE KIDS RUN - Race Start Time: 5:45PM

5K RUN - Race Start Time: 6:30PM

THE RACE COURSE
The Larchmont R.A.T. Race 1 Mile Kids Run and 5K Run start and finish on Bolling Avenue, adjacent to ODU's "Brick Field" (Bolling x Upper Brandon) 
Lat: 36.891574
Long: -76.304554

1-mile course map: the participants will proceed south from Brick Field on Bluestone Avenue to Longwood Drive; turn right and proceed west on Argall Ave; turn right and proceed north to Cedar Lane; turn left and proceed west to Rolfe Avenue; turn right and proceed north to Bolling Avenue; turn right and proceed east to finish at Brick Field.

5K course map: the participants will proceed south from Brick Field on Bluestone Ave to W. 49th Street; turn right and proceed west to Powhatan Avenue; turn right and proceed north to Eleanor Court; turn left and proceed south to Powhatan Avenue; turn right and proceed south to Cedar Lane; turn left and proceed east to Rolfe Avenue; turn left and proceed north to Bolling Avenue; turn right and proceed east to finish in Brick Field.

PARKING
Plenty of free parking available throughout the Larchmont neighborhood.

REGISTRATION

*1-Mile and 5K registrations include: race bib, timing chip, official race shirt, race "medal", great weekend celebrations and more!

**There will be awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for EACH race**

***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 Kids Run: $25 (registration by September 1, 2024); $30 (registration on or after September 2, 2024)

5K Run: $40 (registration by September 1, 2024); $45 (registration on or after September 2, 2024)

Parent/Guardian Registration: (for registrants ages 6 & under ONLY) $5 

***This is a RAIN or SHINE event.  In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made by Friday (September 27) 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.  Registration is non-refundable.  At that time, the Race Committee will determine how to distribute race finisher medals to all registrants.**

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be Thursday September 26th at Larchmont Elementary School by the bus loop from 2:00PM - 6:00PM. 

Race day packet pick-up will be available at ODU's "Brick Field" (Bolling x Upper Brandon) Friday September 27th from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. 

PROCEEDS FROM THE 1 MILE AND 5K EVENTS BENEFIT THE LARCHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA