
From the Organizer
8:00 am. Celebrate America's 250th birthday with us at the America 250 Blue Devil Dash 5K. Start and finish on the track at legendary Legion Field at Gate City High School.
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingsport, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,827 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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25
Days to train
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
America 250 Blue Devil Dash 5K
Jul 3, 2026