
Race Date
May 31, 2026
Location
Knoxville, TN
It's time to SwimRun KNOX! SwimRun is about the experience, stepping out of your comfort zone, pushing yourself to the limit, and taking on whatever the course throws at you. You are about to embark on an epic adventure through nature either individually or with your teammate. Either way, you are guaranteed to have stories to tell when it’s all over! The race takes place at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center which is the gateway to the Dirty South aka the Urban Wilderness! Experience the SwimRun Experience with a new combined distance course! You are sure to enjoy the views, the front seat to all that nature offers, and a few surprises along the way!
Race Day
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
3209 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.25 m
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TN22025MS · Expires 2032 · EXPO Half Marathon World's Fair Park
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
3:10:05
14:31/mi
Winning Time
2:04:51
9:32/mi
Finishers (2025)
18
States Represented
2 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
2:32:04
MEDIAN
3:10:05
SLOWER 25%
3:29:44
Start (Low)
60°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
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