Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids Run - MARATHON - VIRTUAL OPTION

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids Run - MARATHON - VIRTUAL OPTION

Apr 11, 2027Knoxville, TN, United States

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Distance

26.2 mi

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

All Levels

About this run

Join us for the 2027 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon!  We have something for everyone: Marathon, Half marathon, 4-Person Relay, 5K, and Covenant Health Kids Run! Saturday, April 10, 2027 5:30 pm – Covenant Health Kids Run 7:00 pm – Covenant Health 5K Sunday, April 11, 2027 7:27 am – Wheelchair & Handcycle Participants Start 7:30 am – Marathon, Half Marathon, & 4-Person Relay Start ***Back 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!*** Virtual Option: 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.

Typical conditions

For events around April 2027 in Knoxville, TN, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Marathon training typically spans 12–16 weeks with a progressive long run and recovery weeks. Do not invent a course strategy here — check the official site for start waves, cutoffs, and gear rules.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Knoxville, TN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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