Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Join us for one of Kingsport Fun Fest's most iconic traditions—the 2026 Crazy 8's Race! 🏃🌙
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of one of the nation's most celebrated road racing events. We explore the race venue, participate in the Almost Crazy 3K, and stay to experience the excitement of the internationally recognized Crazy 8's 8K, capturing the incredible atmosphere from the start line to the finish.
Whether you're a runner, a spectator, or simply curious about one of Northeast Tennessee's biggest annual events, this video gives you a front-row seat to an unforgettable summer evening.
🏃 About the Crazy 8's
The Crazy 8's is one of the signature events of Kingsport Fun Fest, attracting runners from across the United States and around the world.
Recognized by Runner's World as one of America's 25 Iconic Road Races, the event has become one of the premier summer road races in the country.
The evening includes several events for participants of all ages, including:
🏃 Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk
🏅 Crazy 8's 8K
👧 Little 8's Youth Races
❤️ Special 8's adaptive race
All of the races are held as part of Kingsport's annual Fun Fest celebration.
👟 Running the Almost Crazy 3K
This year, we decided to take part in the Almost Crazy 3K!
Come along as we:
✔️ Explore the race venue before the event
✔️ Run the 3K course
✔️ Share clips from throughout the race
✔️ Experience the energy of race night
🌙 Watching the Famous Crazy 8's 8K
After finishing the 3K, we stayed to cheer on the runners in the legendary Crazy 8's 8K.
You'll see:
🏁 The exciting race start
👏 Thousands of spectators cheering
🌟 The unique nighttime race atmosphere
🏅 Elite runners racing through downtown Kingsport
🏁 Finish line celebrations
The Crazy 8's has earned a reputation for its enthusiastic crowds and electric atmosphere, making it one of the highlights of Fun Fest each year.
Whether you're considering running it yourself or simply enjoy community events, you'll get a great feel for what race day is like.
🎉 Part of Kingsport Fun Fest
The Crazy 8's is one of more than 100 events held during Kingsport Fun Fest, a nine-day community celebration featuring concerts, sporting events, food, parades, family activities, and much more throughout the city.
❤️ If you enjoy running events, Fun Fest, Northeast Tennessee, and community festivals, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more adventures from Kingsport and around the region!
Follow us on Social Media:
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youtube.com/channel/UC31kieP8GMBDIW6oGU09DEw
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-lift-hill
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Join us for one of Kingsport Fun Fest's most iconic traditions—the 2026 Crazy 8's Race! 🏃🌙
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of one of the nation's most celebrated road racing events. We explore the race venue, participate in the Almost Crazy 3K, and stay to experience the excitement of the internationally recognized Crazy 8's 8K, capturing the incredible atmosphere from the start line to the finish.
Whether you're a runner, a spectator, or simply curious about one of Northeast Tennessee's biggest annual events, this video gives you a front-row seat to an unforgettable summer evening.
🏃 About the Crazy 8's
The Crazy 8's is one of the signature events of Kingsport Fun Fest, attracting runners from across the United States and around the world.
Recognized by Runner's World as one of America's 25 Iconic Road Races, the event has become one of the premier summer road races in the country.
The evening includes several events for participants of all ages, including:
🏃 Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk
🏅 Crazy 8's 8K
👧 Little 8's Youth Races
❤️ Special 8's adaptive race
All of the races are held as part of Kingsport's annual Fun Fest celebration.
👟 Running the Almost Crazy 3K
This year, we decided to take part in the Almost Crazy 3K!
Come along as we:
✔️ Explore the race venue before the event
✔️ Run the 3K course
✔️ Share clips from throughout the race
✔️ Experience the energy of race night
🌙 Watching the Famous Crazy 8's 8K
After finishing the 3K, we stayed to cheer on the runners in the legendary Crazy 8's 8K.
You'll see:
🏁 The exciting race start
👏 Thousands of spectators cheering
🌟 The unique nighttime race atmosphere
🏅 Elite runners racing through downtown Kingsport
🏁 Finish line celebrations
The Crazy 8's has earned a reputation for its enthusiastic crowds and electric atmosphere, making it one of the highlights of Fun Fest each year.
Whether you're considering running it yourself or simply enjoy community events, you'll get a great feel for what race day is like.
🎉 Part of Kingsport Fun Fest
The Crazy 8's is one of more than 100 events held during Kingsport Fun Fest, a nine-day community celebration featuring concerts, sporting events, food, parades, family activities, and much more throughout the city.
❤️ If you enjoy running events, Fun Fest, Northeast Tennessee, and community festivals, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more adventures from Kingsport and around the region!
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559024967596&sk=about
Instagram: instagram.com/adamsadventures365
youtube.com/channel/UC31kieP8GMBDIW6oGU09DEw
creators.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-lift-hill
FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post does contain affiliate/referral links, which means that if you purchase anything through these links, I may make a small commission.
⭐️Fair Use Disclaimer:
This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
#Crazy8s
#FunFest
#KingsportTN
#KingsportFunFest
#RoadRace
#8K
#3K
#Running
#Runner
#NortheastTennessee
#TriCitiesTN
#VisitKingsport
#AdamsAdventures
