Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
- Date
- October 6, 2026
- Distance
- Duck Island Fall Mile Competitive Walk · Duck Island Fall Mile Girls Mile 14 and under · Duck Island Fall Mile Boys Mile 14 and under & more
From the Organizer
$5.00 for Non SFTC Members to run in the race.
SFTC Members are FREE to run in the race.
The mile is a low key (no awards and no shirts) and is part of the SFTC KFOM, Adult Mile series and K&Q series. The race qualifies for the TN State records. Volunteering counts toward SFTC Volunteer points and K&Q requirements. If you would like to volunteer to help with the race please e-mail Bob Townsend @ bobtownsend@comcast.net or call @ 423-525-7335
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingsport, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kingsport, TN
Population
55,807
as of 2023
Elevation
1,250 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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120
Days to train
- Race
- Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
- Date
- October 6, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile?
- Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile is a running race held in Kingsport, Tennessee on October 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile?
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 in Kingsport, Tennessee at Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
Oct 6, 2026