Runners will face warm temperatures starting at 78°F, gradually cooling to 76°F by the finish. With humidity at 80% and a dew point of 70°F, hydration will be crucial throughout the race. Wind will be light from the WSW, so pacing adjustments should be made to account for the heat and humidity.

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About the Crazy 8s 8K Run

The Crazy 8s 8K Run is a night race held on a figure-eight course through Kingsport, Tennessee, finishing inside J. Fred Johnson Stadium. It has served multiple times as the USATF Men's and Women's 8K Road Championship, most recently in 2026, and runs annually in mid-July as part of Kingsport's Fun Fest. Runner's World has named it one of the 25 Iconic American Road Races. The event also includes an Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk and youth and special-needs races.

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Saturday, July 18

7:58 PM3K (1.9 mi)

8:58 PM8K (5.0 mi)

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When is the 2026 Crazy 8s 8K Run?

The 2026 Crazy 8s 8K Run will be held on Saturday July 18, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Crazy 8s 8K Run?

The forecast calls for a high of 84°F and a low of 69°F with a 100% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Crazy 8s 8K Run?

Over the 26 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1996 to 2026), it averaged 79°F at the start and 79°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 6 of those years.

What was the hottest Crazy 8s 8K Run?

Of the 26 years on record, 2008 was the warmest, reaching 86°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2002, at 69°F.

What was the windiest Crazy 8s 8K Run?

Of the 26 years on record, 2000 was the windiest, with wind averaging 8 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2012, at 0 mph.

Crazy 8s 8K Run weather history

Based on 26 years of data

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77°F

L:76° H:79°

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23%

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Dew67°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	78°/80°	-	72°
2025 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	76°/79°	-	72°
2024 Crazy 8s 8K Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2024	73°/75°	-	70°
2023 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2023	72°/73°	Heavy	70°
2022 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	77°/83°	-	65°
2021 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	77°/79°	Light	67°
2019 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	79°/81°	-	71°
2018 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	82°/83°	-	70°
2017 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	79°/83°	-	62°
2016 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	73°/74°	Light	65°
2015 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2015	77°/81°	-	62°
2012 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	73°/73°	Light	71°
2011 Crazy 8s 8K Run Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2011	69°/70°	Light	63°
2010 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	80°/82°	-	70°
2009 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	79°/80°	-	65°
2008 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	80°/86°	-	64°
2006 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2006	75°/77°	Light	71°
2005 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2005	78°/80°	-	70°
2003 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	77°/82°	-	67°
2002 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	69°/69°	-	66°
2001 Crazy 8s 8K Run Clear conditions throughout the day. 2001	68°/74°	-	53°
2000 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2000	74°/77°	-	59°
1999 Crazy 8s 8K Run Clear conditions throughout the day. 1999	78°/80°	-	70°
1998 Crazy 8s 8K Run Clear conditions throughout the day. 1998	77°/83°	-	66°
1997 Crazy 8s 8K Run Clear conditions throughout the day. 1997	77°/81°	-	70°
1996 Crazy 8s 8K Run Partly cloudy throughout the day. 1996	75°/77°	-	62°

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