The 42nd 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 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
The 1-Mile and 5K registrations include: race bib, official race shirt, race "medal", great weekend celebrations, and more!
The Official 2024 R.A.T. Race T-shirt design inspired by a Larchmont Elementary School Art Club student will be annonced 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 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
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
WHEN: Thursday, September 26th from 2-6PM
WHERE: 1145 Bolling Ave Norfolk, VA 23508; Side Entrance of Larchmont Elementary (the side entrance is located on the east side of the school building, closest to the school's parking lot)
WHO: All race registrants. You may pick up packets for Friends & Family Members.
HOW: You must present your BIB NUMBER(S) for all registered participants. Bib numbers can be found on your RunSignUp registration account in the "Upcoming Events" under each participant's name (www.runsignup.com). We will also have a master list available, but please try and come prepared to prevent congestion at the pickup.
R.A.T. RACE "PAW-TY" DETAILS
Who's ready for a totally awesome PAW-TY Larchmont Leopards!?! Join us before and after the race at ODU's Brick Field for a roaring good time. More details will be posted closer to the event.
***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 shirts & finisher medals to all registrants.**
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.
For any further race related questions, feel free to email lesratrace@gmail.com
