Hal Canfield Memorial Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026

Date
April 18, 2026
Location
Knoxville, TN
Venue
Volunteer Blvd
Start Time
12:25 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00
Events
Women's Mile, Men's Mile
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The Hal Canfield Memorial Mile in Knoxville costs $15 to enter and takes place on April 18, 2026, at noon on Volunteer Boulevard. This is a straightforward 1-mile running event, making it accessible for runners of all levels seeking a quick, competitive effort or a fast workout. The midday start time means you'll want to plan accordingly for warm-up and logistics. Whether you're using it as a speed session between longer training cycles or targeting a personal best at the mile distance, this local Knoxville race offers an affordable option for runners looking to test themselves over a classic distance.

From the Race Organizer
Date, Time, & Place: Saturday April 18, 12:00pm, Tom Black Track Course Description and Highlights: We are super excited to showcase the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile during the Volunteer Track Classic! Pursue your PR with us in 2026! This event is open to everyone, including our VTC coaches! Proceeds from this race go to the Hal Canfield Endowment Scholarship fund. Scholarships are distributed each year to local graduating high school athletes for college tuition to honor KTC Founder Hal Canfield. Registration & Entry Fee (NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS): $15. There is no race day registration. Race Day Schedule: 11:00 AM - Check-in begins at Tom Black Track ~ 12:15 PM - Women's Mile Heats ~ 12:35 PM- Men's Mile Heats 1:15 PM - Awards Awards: Race Day Awards to the top 10 male/female in each category: Open Masters Grandmasters (Please note this is different from the normal KTC race award structure) KTC Grand Prix Points are calculated using the Grand Prix scoring system using normal overall

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hal Canfield Memorial Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026?

Hal Canfield Memorial Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026 takes place on April 18, 2026. The race is held in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Where is Hal Canfield Memorial Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026 held?

Hal Canfield Memorial Mile – Knoxville, TN 2026 is held at Volunteer Blvd in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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