From 11–12 April 2026, the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend brings runners and walkers of all levels into the centre of Knoxville for a spring race festival. Saturday evening features the Covenant Kids Run followed by the Covenant Health 5K, while Sunday morning hosts the flagship marathon, half marathon and 4-person relay, all sharing the same dramatic start on the Clinch Avenue Bridge and a finish chute in World’s Fair Park beneath the Sunsphere. The routes are fully paved and known for rolling hills rather than flat speed, showcasing downtown streets, river views, campus sections and leafy neighbourhoods for a varied, scenic challenge. New for 2026, entrants can also choose the Knox Hills Challenge (5K plus marathon) or Marble City Challenge (5K plus half marathon), earning extra swag and an additional medal for going back-to-back across both days.
Races
Race Date:
11 April, 2026
The Covenant Health 5K is held on Saturday 11 April 2026 at 7:00 p.m., starting and finishing on the Clinch Avenue Bridge / World’s Fair Park area in Knoxville, a 3.1-mile evening race organised by the Knoxville Track Club as a flatter, shorter option that still taps into marathon-weekend energy.
Race Date:
12 April, 2026
Also on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon starts on the Clinch Avenue Bridge and finishes at World’s Fair Park, a 13.1-mile race organised by the Knoxville Track Club along a slightly shorter version of the city course that still showcases central Knoxville and the UT area.
Race Date:
12 April, 2026
The marathon takes place on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting on the Clinch Avenue Bridge in front of the Knoxville Convention Center and finishing at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, a 26.2-mile road race organised by the Knoxville Track Club / Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon that winds through downtown, the University of Tennessee campus and historic neighbourhoods.
Race Date:
12 April, 2026
The 4-Person Relay goes off with the marathon and half at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday 12 April 2026 from the Clinch Avenue Bridge, a team event organised by the Knoxville Track Club that splits the full 26.2-mile course into four legs (about 6.8, 6.1, 7.0 and 6.3 miles) before finishing at World’s Fair Park.
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FAQs
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
The Covenant Health 5K is held on Saturday 11 April 2026 at 7:00 p.m., starting and finishing on the Clinch Avenue Bridge / World’s Fair Park area in Knoxville, a 3.1-mile evening race organised by the Knoxville Track Club as a flatter, shorter option that still taps into marathon-weekend energy.
The Covenant Health Knoxville 5K is 5km long.
The Covenant Health Knoxville 5K takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
The Covenant Health 5K is held on Saturday 11 April 2026 at 7:00 p.m., starting and finishing on the Clinch Avenue Bridge / World’s Fair Park area in Knoxville, a 3.1-mile evening race organised by the Knoxville Track Club as a flatter, shorter option that still taps into marathon-weekend energy.
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
The Covenant Health Knoxville 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K take place?
The Covenant Health Knoxville 5K takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon starts on the Clinch Avenue Bridge and finishes at World’s Fair Park, a 13.1-mile race organised by the Knoxville Track Club along a slightly shorter version of the city course that still showcases central Knoxville and the UT area.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
Also on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., the Half Marathon starts on the Clinch Avenue Bridge and finishes at World’s Fair Park, a 13.1-mile race organised by the Knoxville Track Club along a slightly shorter version of the city course that still showcases central Knoxville and the UT area.
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon take place?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
The marathon takes place on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting on the Clinch Avenue Bridge in front of the Knoxville Convention Center and finishing at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, a 26.2-mile road race organised by the Knoxville Track Club / Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon that winds through downtown, the University of Tennessee campus and historic neighbourhoods.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is 42km long.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
The marathon takes place on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 7:30 a.m., starting on the Clinch Avenue Bridge in front of the Knoxville Convention Center and finishing at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, Tennessee, a 26.2-mile road race organised by the Knoxville Track Club / Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon that winds through downtown, the University of Tennessee campus and historic neighbourhoods.
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon take place?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
The 4-Person Relay goes off with the marathon and half at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday 12 April 2026 from the Clinch Avenue Bridge, a team event organised by the Knoxville Track Club that splits the full 26.2-mile course into four legs (about 6.8, 6.1, 7.0 and 6.3 miles) before finishing at World’s Fair Park.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay is 42km long.
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
The 4-Person Relay goes off with the marathon and half at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday 12 April 2026 from the Clinch Avenue Bridge, a team event organised by the Knoxville Track Club that splits the full 26.2-mile course into four legs (about 6.8, 6.1, 7.0 and 6.3 miles) before finishing at World’s Fair Park.
How long is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay is 42km long.
Where does the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay take place?
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay takes place in Knoxville, TN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
Runna classifies the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 4-Person Relay?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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