2026 Larchmont R.A.T. Race

About the Event

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.

This year's event will be a new chapter in that tradition - a 1 mile fun run and Pawty on the campus of Larchmont Elementary School.

R.A.T. RACE DETAILS

1 MILE RUN - Race Start Time: 5:45PM

THE RACE COURSE
The Larchmont R.A.T. Race 1 Mile Kids Run

1-mile course map: Map to be posted soon

PARKING
Plenty of free parking available throughout the Larchmont neighborhood.

REGISTRATION

*Registration include: race bib, official race shirt, race "medal", great celebrations and more!

**There will be awards for the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers**
***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 Run: $25 (registration by September 11, 2026); $30 (registration on or after September 11, 2026)

Parent/Guardian Registration: (for registrants ages 6 & under ONLY) $5

**** Race shirt not included with parent/guardian registration but they are available for purchase at packet pick-up or the event

***This is a RAIN or SHINE event. In the event of severe weather, a decision will be made by Friday (September 25) 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. Instead, the race would transition to an in-school event for Larchmont Students only. Race medals and shirts would still be given out to students and available for pick up to everyone else (details to come if needed). Registration is non-refundable.**

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be Thursday September 24th at Larchmont Elementary School by the bus loop from 2:00PM - 6:00PM.

Race day packet pick-up will be available at the Larchmont Elementary School bus loop Friday September 25th from 2:00PM - 4:30PM.

PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT THE LARCHMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

Races Offered

1 Mile Run

Sep 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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17:45

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$25.00

PARENT/GUARDIAN REGISTRATION (To supervise registrants AGES 6 & UNDER)

Sep 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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17:45

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Norfolk.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 25.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.4° / 26.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:47

nightlight Sunset

19:11

About Norfolk

Learn more about the host city, Norfolk.

Norfolk is in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is a port city with a large Navy and shipping presence. But it is also known as a major cultural center, with world-class museums, opera, symphony, ballet and a vibrant arts community. The downtown area has experienced a major resurgence, with gourmet restaurants, shopping and attractions. Norfolk is one of the top cruise ports in the country.