Appalachian Fair 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon & Kid's Duck Waddle Dash
Appalachian Fair 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon & Kid's Duck Waddle Dash is a running race on August 21, 2026 in Gray, TN, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- August 21, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Location
- 100 Lakeview St., Gray, TN
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
8:00 pm Kid's Dash, 8:30 pm 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon. Come join the fun and be part of the Appalachian Fair 2.62 Miles Race on August 21, 2026, as we kick off our 100th anniversary celebration. It’s the perfect way to light up fair week with an evening full of energy, community pride, and summertime excitement. The kids race begins at 8 p.m., followed by the 2.62 Miles race at 8:30 p.m.
Thank you for helping to kick off the Appalachian Fair celebrating "A Century of Family, Farming, and Fun!"
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bristol Tri City Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gray, TN
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 94 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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29
Days to train
- Race
- Appalachian Fair 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon & Kid's Duck Waddle Dash
- Date
- August 21, 2026
- Location
- 100 Lakeview St., Gray, TN
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Appalachian Fair 2.62 Mile Mini Marathon & Kid's Duck Waddle Dash
Aug 21, 2026