Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile is a running race on October 6, 2026 in Kingsport, TN, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- October 6, 2026 (75 days to go)
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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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75
Days to train
- Race
- Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
- Date
- October 6, 2026
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Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile
Oct 6, 2026