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02-06-2025
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Sweetwater Police: Bear spotted near North Main Steet
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WATE) — The Sweetwater Police Department warned that a bear was spotted near Mayes Avenue and North Main Street. Police told people not to approach or feed the bear in their post from Monday at noon. They also recommended people in the area stay alert and keep a safe distance. SPD is working with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to monitor the situation and safely relocate the bear, if needed. Police asked people to call their non-emergency line at (423) 442-4357 if they believe the bear poses a threat or is behaving aggressively. 'It almost fell on my mom' Bear crashes through ceiling in Bell County, Kentucky 'Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community and wildlife safe,' SPD wrote. TWRA shared guidelines meant to minimize potentially dangerous bear encounters: Never feed or approach bears! When camping in bear country, keep all food stored in a vehicle and away from tents, and dispose of food waste in the proper receptacles. If you see a black bear from a distance, alter your route of travel, return the way you came or wait until it leaves the area. Make your presence known by yelling and shouting at the bear to scare it away. If approached by a bear, stand your ground, raise your arms to appear larger, yell and throw rocks or sticks until they leave the area. Never run from a black bear! This will often trigger its instinct to chase. If a black bear attacks, fight back aggressively, and do not play dead! Use pepper spray, sticks, rocks or anything you can find to defend yourself. If cornered or threatened, bears may slap the ground, 'pop' their jaws or 'huff' as a warning. If you see these behaviors, you are too close! Slowly back away while always facing the bear. Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon introduces new challenges for 2026 TWRA also encourages people to contact them if they see aggressive behavior by black bears. To learn more about what to do when encountering a bear while hiking or camping, go to Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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02-06-2025
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Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon introduces new challenges for 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Registration is open for the 2026 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, and organizers are introducing two new challenges for 2026. The full marathon, half-marathon, wheelchair and handcycle races, four-person relays, a 5K and the Covenant Kids Run are scheduled for April 11-12, 2026. Participants can also sign up for the Knox Hills Challenge or the Marble City Challenge. Sheriff's office warns of 'ghost tap' scam targeting East Tennessee The Knox Hills Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Marathon, while the Marble City Challenge includes the Saturday 5K and the Sunday Half Marathon. Both challenges include an extra medal and swag item for finishers. However, registration is limited to 150 for the Knox Hills Challenge and 300 for the Marble City Challenge. Organizers have also brought back the virtual option for 2026. Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and goody bag, and they can submit their time online on a separate page from in-person competitors. Photos: Thousands hit the streets for 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Registration is open at The first price increase will take place on July 31, 2025. The costs for each race can be seen below: Marathon: $85.94 Half marathon: $70.22 Four-person relay: $47.40 5K: $33.40 Kid's Run: $22.75 Knox Hills Challenge: $125.76 Marble City Challenge: $110.04 'It's amazing' Runners share experience at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon In 2025, 6,510 participants crossed the finish line during the April 5-6 race weekend. To watch our coverage of the marathon, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-04-2025
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RESULTS: All 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Winners
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon kicked off Sunday morning, after the first race of the weekend, a 5K, was held Saturday evening. The Knoxville Marathon started at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6. The first marathon finishers will likely be crossing the finish line around 10 a.m. The fastest anyone has ever run the marathon is 2:22:15. This time was set by Wojciech Kopec in 2013. By Sunday afternoon, this year's winners will be crossing the finish line. Check out the full list below for names, hometowns and finish times. Top 5 male finishers for the half marathon Chase Bulten, 27, from Campbellsville, KY Top 5 female finishers for the half marathon Amanda Martin, 28, from Knoxville Top 5 male overall finishers for the marathon TBA Top 5 female overall finishers for the marathon TBA Top male overall finishers for the handcyclists TBA The top female overall finishers for the handcyclists TBA To find the full results for all of the races, click here. On Saturday, the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon also held a 5K race as well as the final mile of the Covenant Kids Run event. Find the full list of 5K winners here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-04-2025
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Photos: Thousands hit the streets for 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon and Half Marathon began Sunday morning following a 5K on Saturday evening — and 6 News photographers were there to catch it all. The marathon and half marathon started at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, and the first runners will likely be crossing the finish line around 10 a.m. Around 7,000 runners are participating in the races this weekend. Photos: Thousands hit the streets for 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Live Blog 2025: Ready to Run 'This is not the work. This is the fun': Runners ready to compete in Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon RESULTS: 5K Race Winners at 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Vietnam vet who started running at 50 set to run his 72nd marathon Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-04-2025
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Live Blog 2025: Ready to Run
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon kicks off on Sunday, April 6, just after 7 a.m. More than 7,000 runners will take over Knoxville, and thousands will line the streets to cheer them on! Events began on Saturday with the Covenant Kids Run and the 5K. See how people placed and meet the winners here. How to watch the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon WATE is bringing you live coverage from along the course Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
