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

Join us for the 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon! 

We have something for everyone: Marathon, Half marathon, 4-Person Relay, 5K, and Covenant Health Kids Run!

Saturday, April 11, 2026

5:30 pm – Covenant Health Kids Run

7:00 pm – Covenant Health 5K

Sunday, April 12, 2026

7:27 am – Wheelchair & Handcycle Participants Start

7:30 am – Marathon, Half Marathon, & 4-Person Relay Start

***New this year, sign up for one of our two challenges! The Knox Hills Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Marathon. The Marble City Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon. Both challenges include an extra medal and swag item to finishers!***

BACK for 2026! We will offer an in-person race experience AND a Virtual Option. For those wishing to participate in the live, in-person event, select that race distance from the first five options on the registration page. For those wishing to participate in the Virtual Option, select one of the last five options (with "VIRTUAL OPTION" listed on the option).

Virtual Option participants will receive a t-shirt, medal, and goody bag. They will also be able to submit their time online on a separate results page from the live, in-person competitors.