Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays, 5k and Kids Run 2026

The race.

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon offers multiple race distances on April 11, 2026, in Knoxville, TN. Participants can choose from a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), 4-person relay (6.55 miles per leg), 5K (3.1 miles), or kids run (1 mile). The marathon, half marathon, and relay start at 7:30 a.m., with wheelchair and handcycle participants starting at 7:27 a.m. Finishers receive t-shirts and medals; virtual participation options are available with results submitted separately online. Two challenge options combine the 5K with either the marathon or half marathon, awarding extra medals and swag to completers.