Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
Knoxville Marathon is a hilly neighborhood road race with loud local support, live music, and a tougher Boston-qualifier feel than its city size suggests.
Quick facts
- Boston-qualifying road marathon.
- Hillier course than many spring city marathons.
- Strong neighborhood support and lots of on-course entertainment.
- Walkers are allowed, but there is no separate early start.
About the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
This race shows off Knoxville more than it hides it. The field is large enough to feel like a real city weekend, but the event still leans local, with neighborhood support, volunteers, and course entertainment carrying the day.
Course
The route is known more for hills than for easy PR math. The opening half asks plenty of your legs, then the course keeps changing character as it moves through different parts of the city instead of settling into one long flat rhythm.
Race-day weather
East Tennessee in mid-April can start cool and turn comfortable fast. If the sun is out, the second half can feel warmer than the early miles suggest, especially after climbing.
Past Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 11, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon FAQ
When is the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
The 2027 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is on Sunday, April 11, 2027.
Is Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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