June 11 Update:
Registration is closed. There will be NO walk in registrations/same day registration. We at capacity for the meet. Note: the runway now opens at 4:30 NOT 5:30 and competition begins at 5:30 not 6:30. This is due to the number of entries (n=28). Competition will be indoors. Bring water, it will be hot inside!​
In Conjunction with Light Horse Track Club
Hosted by Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club
Jump Unbridled Vault Fest
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Friday Evening – June 12, 2026
George Mason University – Outdoor Track
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
USATF Sanctioned Event · All Vaulters Welcome
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Event Format
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Combined Girls and Boys competition
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Starting height 6 feet
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Vault under the lights!
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Food trucks, including an ice cream truck outside near the track
Schedule
Combined Section
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Runway opens: 4:30 PM
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Competition begins: 5:30 PM
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All vaulting completed by 9:30 PM
Registration Details
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Entry Fee: $35 per athlete (AthleticLive fees apply)
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Pole Rental included in fee.
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Registration Deadline:
Thursday, June 11 at 2:00 PM
Register Here on AthleticLive -
No same day registration or walk in registration
Location & Rain Plan
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Primary: Outdoor Track at GMU
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 -
Note if meet is held outside there is an Entrance Fee. General Admission & Trackside Seating:$5 in advance / $10 day of Purchase tickets on the Light Horse website
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Rain Location: GMU Field House (no entry fee)
4501 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
(Rain decision announced by 2:00 PM on meet day)
Parking
Free parking is available directly in front of the Field House, which is right next to both the outdoor track and the indoor backup location. No passes or permits required—just show up and vault.
More on the Run Unbridled Track Fest
The Jump Unbridled Vault Fest is part of the broader Run Unbridled Track Fest hosted by Light Horse Track Club—a nighttime distance carnival full of energy and excitement.
Track Meet Highlights:
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Steeple Madness: Open 2K, 3K, and elite 3K steeplechase races
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Beer by Aslin Brewing Co.
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Live DJ & Night Vibes
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Run Unbridled Merchandise
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General Admission & Trackside Seating:
$5 in advance / $10 day of
Purchase tickets on the Light Horse website
For more information about the full meet experience, visit:
Run Unbridled Track Fest – Light Horse Track Club