Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids Run

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT

Location: Knoxville, TN; Clinch Ave & World's Fair Park Dr, 37902
Type: RUN

At a glance

Explore Knoxville's rolling terrain with a variety of distances, new challenges, and both in-person and virtual options.

Fun
Competitive

Who it's for

Family Friendly

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon offers a range of distances including a marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay, 5K, and a Kids Run, ensuring an option for every runner. New for 2026 are the Knox Hills and Marble City Challenges, combining a Saturday 5K with a Sunday marathon or half marathon for an extra medal and swag. Participants can choose between an in-person race experience or a virtual option, both providing a t-shirt, medal, and goody bag.

What to expect

Choose from a marathon, half marathon, 5K, relay, or Kids Run. Take on a new challenge for an extra medal and swag. Receive a t-shirt, medal, and goody bag for both in-person and virtual options.

Standout details

Marathon, Half, Relay, 5K, Kids Run
New Knox Hills & Marble City Challenges
Extra medal & swag for challenge finishers
In-person and virtual participation

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

12 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 5:30 PM EDT · From $22.00
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM EDT · From $22.00
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM EDT · From $32.00
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 9 more options

3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 12:00 AM EDT · From $32.00
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
6.55 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $47.40
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:30 AM EDT · From $68.12
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $68.12
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
16.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM EDT · From $110.04
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:30 AM EDT · From $83.84
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 7:30 AM EDT · From $47.40
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $83.84
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
29.3 Miles
Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM EDT · From $125.76
Opens May 31, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Jul 31, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Rolling
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Join us for the 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon! We have something for everyone: Marathon, Half marathon, 4-Person Relay, 5K, and Covenant Health Kids Run!

Saturday, April 11, 2026 5:30 pm – Covenant Health Kids Run 7:00 pm – Covenant Health 5K

Sunday, April 12, 2026 7:27 am – Wheelchair & Handcycle Participants Start 7:30 am – Marathon, Half Marathon, & 4-Person Relay Start

***New this year, sign up for one of our two challenges! The Knox Hills Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Marathon. The Marble City Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon. Both challenges include an extra medal and swag item to finishers!***

BACK for 2026! We will offer an in-person race experience AND a Virtual Option. For those wishing to participate in the live, in-person event, select that race distance from the first five options on the registration page. For those wishing to participate in the Virtual Option, select one of the last five options (with "VIRTUAL OPTION" listed on the option).

Virtual Option participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and goody bag. They will also be able to submit their time online on a separate results page from the live, in-person competitors.

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