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.
Every link above goes to the race, its timing provider, or an official registration partner. Last checked August 4, 2026.
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.
2027 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon registration
Registration for the 2027 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
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.
How do I register for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon?
Register for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/covenant-health-knoxville-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
Can I use the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon for Boston qualifying?
Marathon Scout marks the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon course as a Boston qualifier. Check the current Boston qualifying times and confirm current course certification with the race before registering. Starting with 2027 registration, the B.A.A. adds 5 minutes to times from courses with 1,500 to 2,999 feet of net downhill and 10 minutes to courses with 3,000 to 5,999 feet, and does not accept courses with 6,000 feet or more. See the net-downhill course index if this course loses significant elevation.
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