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In Conjunction with Light Horse Track Club
Hosted by Northern Virginia Pole Vault Club
Down the Stretch
Vault Fest
Saturday Evening – May 23, 2026
George Mason University – Outdoor Track
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
USATF Sanctioned Event · All Vaulters Welcome
Event Format
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Combined Girls and Boys competition
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Vault under the lights!
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Food trucks, including an ice cream truck!
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Optional club pole access available on-site (see below)
Schedule
Combined Section
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Runway opens: 5:30 PM
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Competition begins: 6:30 PM
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Opening hight will be 4 feet.
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All vaulting completed by about 9:30 PM
Registration Details
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Entry Fee: $35 per athlete (AthleticLive fees apply)
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Pole Rental (Optional): $10 (cash at check-in)
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Extensive NOVA PVC pole lineup
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Get a wristband for nearly unlimited pole access all meet
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Registration Deadline:
Friday, May 22 at 5:00 PM
Register Here on AthleticLive
Location & Rain Plan
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Primary: Outdoor Track at GMU
4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 -
Rain Location: GMU Field House
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 Down the Stretch Track Fest
The NoVa Vault Fest is part of the broader Down the Stretch Track Fest hosted by Light Horse Track Club—a nighttime distance carnival full of energy and excitement.
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:
Down the Stretch Track Fest – Light Horse Track Club