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
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Hal Canfield Memorial Mile on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Tom Black Track in Knoxville, Knox! This exciting event is part of the Volunteer Track Classic and offers an incredible opportunity for runners of all levels to chase their personal bests. Starting at noon, the day kicks off with check-in at 11:00 AM, followed by women's and men's mile heats at approximately 12:15 PM and 12:35 PM, respectively.
Not only is this a fantastic race experience, but it's also a meaningful one, with proceeds benefiting the Hal Canfield Endowment Scholarship fund, which supports local high school athletes in their pursuit of higher education. With a modest registration fee of just $15, this is an event you won't want to miss. Plus, awards will be given to the top 10 finishers in various categories, making for a competitive and rewarding atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause at the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile!
Not only is this a fantastic race experience, but it's also a meaningful one, with proceeds benefiting the Hal Canfield Endowment Scholarship fund, which supports local high school athletes in their pursuit of higher education. With a modest registration fee of just $15, this is an event you won't want to miss. Plus, awards will be given to the top 10 finishers in various categories, making for a competitive and rewarding atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause at the Hal Canfield Memorial Mile!
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. Registration closes at 3:45 pm on April 17
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. Registration closes at 3:45 pm on April 17
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.
Races
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Women's Mile
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (12:25PM EDT)
$17.00
CLOSEDOpen to everyone. -
Men's Mile
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (12:45PM EDT)
$17.00
CLOSEDAll age groups. Awards based on open results.
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