Event 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 29, 2023.
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 with 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 around 1,100 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, 2023); $30 (registration on or after September 2, 2023)
5K Run: $40 (registration by September 1, 2023); $45 (registration on or after September 2, 2023)
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 29) 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.**
PROCEEDS FROM THE 1 MILE AND 5K EVENTS BENEFIT THE LARCHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
