The 43rd Anniversary of the
Larchmont Elementary R.A.T. Race
A Great Way for the ENTIRE FAMILY to Have FUN and Support Education!
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 or 5K route throughout the streets of Larchmont, followed by a party with refreshments and good times at ODU's Brick Field on
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
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
The 1-Mile and 5K registrations include: race bib, official race shirt, race "medal", great weekend celebrations, and more!
The Official 2025 R.A.T. Race T-shirt design inspired by a Larchmont Elementary School Art Club student will be announced soon.
**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 August 29, 2025); $30 (registration on or after August 30, 2025)
5K Run: $40 (registration by August 29, 2025); $45 (registration on or after August 30, 2025)
Parent/Guardian Registration (for registrants ages 6 & under ONLY): $5
Not a Runner? Donations to the Larchmont PTA can be made directly thru the RAT Race Sponsorship webpage.
R.A.T. RACE PACKET PICKUP DETAILS
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be Thursday September 11th 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 12th from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.
For any further questions, please email lesratrace@gmail.com
Please follow our RAT Race social media sites (FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM) for further updates
PROCEEDS FROM THE 1 MILE AND 5K EVENTS BENEFIT THE LARCHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA.
Thank you to our incredible 2024 event community sponsors!
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