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
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
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kingsport, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Harriet Locke Memorial Mile/Duck Island Summer Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Harriet Locke Memorial Mile/Duck Island Summer Mile
Aug 11, 2026