Marathon

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.

Next raceSunday, April 11, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationKnoxville, Tennessee
Boston qualifierYes

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

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, April 11, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, April 12, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, April 6, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Sunday, April 7, 2024CompletedOpen 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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