Fri, Sep 25, 2026

2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

Norfolk, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Sep 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

The course stays within the school grounds, keeping everything close and familiar for the neighborhood families who show up each fall. It is short enough for kids and first-timers, and the post-race celebration, which the organizers call a Pawty, happens right there when the running is done.

Packet pickup happens at the school's bus loop the evening before the race, with a second window on race day afternoon. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

1 Miles · 2025 results

287finishers

6:37winner

11:47median

22:25cutoff

Top 3: Everett Warden (6:37) · G. Vellines (6:50) · C. Mottinger (7:00)

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

82finishers

17:57winner

31:31median

58:13cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Gilmore (17:57) · Andrew Madison (19:06) · Yosif Rowell (19:35)

The 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1K9/25/2026 17:45$25

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Common Questions About the 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

Will I finish last at the 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 11:47, and the last recorded finisher came in around 22:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race a good first 1 Miles?

A field of 287 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race?

The 1 Miles winner ran 6:37 while the median finisher took 11:47. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.