Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Start time
- 5:55 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Entry fee
- From $5
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Island Fall Mile Competitive Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 6, 20265:55 PM | $5 | – |
| Duck Island Fall Mile Girls Mile 14 and under | 1 Mile | Oct 6, 20266:00 PM | $5 | – |
| Duck Island Fall Mile Boys Mile 14 and under | 1 Mile | Oct 6, 20266:15 PM | $5 | – |
| Duck Island Fall Mile Adults Both Men and Women | 1 Mile | Oct 6, 20266:30 PM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $5 until Oct 6.
Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $5, entry is about 77 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Tennessee, which costs $22 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the Duck Island Fall Mile Competitive Walk starts at 5:55 PM. The start sits about 1,600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport, TN 37664
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsDuck Island Fall Mile Adults Both Men and Women
Duck Island Fall Mile Boys Mile 14 and under
Duck Island Fall Mile Competitive Walk
Aggregated from official results (State of Franklin Track Club) for Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile?
At the 2025 Duck Island Fall Mile Adults Both Men and Women, the fastest tenth finished in 5:30 or better, the top quarter in 5:46, and half the field in 6:59; the last tenth came in after 11:01.
At the 2025 Duck Island Fall Mile Boys Mile 14 and under, the fastest tenth finished in 6:53 or better, the top quarter in 7:38, and half the field in 8:25; the last tenth came in after 11:39.
At the 2025 Duck Island Fall Mile Competitive Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 11:58 or better, the top quarter in 12:59, and half the field in 15:05; the last tenth came in after 21:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 5:39 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 6 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport, TN 37664Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,600 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 6, 2026), 2025 (Oct 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile?
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting at 5:55 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Tennessee?
- At $5, entry is about 77 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Tennessee, which costs $22 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 34 runners finished the Duck Island Fall Mile Adults Both Men and Women; the median finish was 6:59 and the winner ran 4:52.
- Where does it start?
- Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport, TN 37664.
From the organizers
$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 @ [email protected] or call @ 423-525-7335