Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon returns to spring March 26-27

The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon returns to spring with race events throughout the weekend of March 26-27. East Tennessee’s premier running event attracts thousands of participants and spectators for a slate of races, wellness events and a post-race celebration. “We’re excited to see the return of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon to the spring season,” Race Director Jason Altman said. … Read More

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon calls for volunteers

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are seeking community volunteers for the March 26-27 races. Volunteers will support elite runners as well as thousands of neighbors and community members participating in East Tennessee’s premier running event. “In Knoxville, our neighbors are always willing to help each other,” Race Director Jason Altman said. “We are looking for volunteers to help the Covenant … Read More

Hundreds of kids complete first mile of marathon

Family, friends, fitness enthusiasts and educators cheered as children ran through Zoo Knoxville to kick off the Covenant Kids Run. The one-mile fun run is part of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and encourages children to complete a 26.2-mile marathon in just less than two months. The Feb. 5 event at Zoo Knoxville marked the start of the exercise program … Read More

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon hosts events to prepare participants for 2022 races

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are helping participants get a head start on training and stay focused through the holidays in preparation for the March 26-27 race weekend. Everyone is invited to embark on training runs led by an experienced member of the Knoxville Track Club. The runs are scheduled most Saturdays at 8 a.m. December through March. The training … Read More

Ready, set, register for the 2022 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

After a strong finish this year, plans for the 2022 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon have hit the ground running. Now is the time to register and train for the March 26-27 race weekend. Signups are open at www.knoxvillemarathon.com, and through Sunday, Oct. 31, participants can take advantage of early registration discounts. Current registration fees are $65 for the full marathon, … Read More

Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon weekend to overrun Knoxville

Soon, East Tennesseans will tie up their sneakers and stand at the start line of the annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. Thousands of participants and spectators will enjoy a full roster of races, wellness events and a post-race celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2-3. “East Tennessee health and fitness enthusiasts are excited to be back for the region’s largest … Read More

Month-long marathon underway for East Tennessee kids

Hundreds of East Tennessee children crossed the finish line at Zoo Knoxville to kick off the Covenant Kids Run. The Aug. 28 event was the first step toward a month-long marathon challenge. Now, it is up to participants to make progress on their own. Throughout the 26.2-mile marathon, kids will log distance and activity until the end of the race … Read More