Hal Canfield Memorial Mile
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 12:25PM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price $17.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Tom Black Track in Knoxville, Knox! Kicking off at 12:00 PM, this exciting event is part of the Volunteer Track Classic and welcomes everyone, including our dedicated VTC coaches. Participants will have the chance to chase their personal best in the one-mile race while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race benefit the Hal Canfield Endowment Scholarship fund, which proudly awards scholarships to local high school athletes each year.
The race day schedule is packed with action, starting with check-in at 11:00 AM, followed by the Women's Mile Heats at approximately 12:15 PM and the Men's Mile Heats at around 12:35 PM. Don't miss the awards ceremony at 1:15 PM, where the top 10 male and female runners in each category will be recognized. With a registration fee of just $15 and the thrill of competition, the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile promises to be a memorable event for runners and spectators alike. Join us in celebrating the spirit of athletics and community!
The race day schedule is packed with action, starting with check-in at 11:00 AM, followed by the Women's Mile Heats at approximately 12:15 PM and the Men's Mile Heats at around 12:35 PM. Don't miss the awards ceremony at 1:15 PM, where the top 10 male and female runners in each category will be recognized. With a registration fee of just $15 and the thrill of competition, the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile promises to be a memorable event for runners and spectators alike. Join us in celebrating the spirit of athletics and community!
Organiser's Description
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 and age group finishes as defined here [https://ktc.org/rules-and-scoring-for-ktc-grand-prix-presented-by-threds/]
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The Hal Canfield Mile is on the 2026 Team Competition schedule. 2026 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on Runsignup after the event.
INFORMATION, QUESTIONS, OR ANYONE NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT: info@ktc.org.
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
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 and age group finishes as defined here [https://ktc.org/rules-and-scoring-for-ktc-grand-prix-presented-by-threds/]
GRAND PRIX POINTS TEAM COMPETITION: The Hal Canfield Mile is on the 2026 Team Competition schedule. 2026 Grand Prix Points awarded winners in various categories and age groups.
RESULTS: Complete results will be available on Runsignup after the event.
INFORMATION, QUESTIONS, OR ANYONE NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT: info@ktc.org.
KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy [https://tinyurl.com/knoxtrackweather]. Please familiarize yourself with it.
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