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Yahoo
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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Sport
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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.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Sport
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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.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Sport
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Knoxville marathon finish line captain inspiring students to run
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For any runner, the goal is to make it to the finish line. The victory is sweet and so are all of the little things that come with it. It takes a lot of coordination to make the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon a success. Volunteers are spread out en masse, tending to the races from start to finish. Among the dedicated volunteers is the finish line captain, who not only ensures that crossing the finish line is a memorable moment but also fosters a love of running in the next generation. Relay team aims to break Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon record set in 2007 'I coordinate all the different tasks that make the finish line possible for all the runners. It's more than just stepping across a line,' said Becca Russell. 'We have volunteers in place that present the medals, that are organizing the medals, people ready to give you water, medical people there to assist you if you need that. And we have a lot of volunteers that just provide directions after a runner has finished an event.' Russell has served as the marathon's finish line captain for more than a decade. 'I love the finish line. It's a thrill to be there. I've been there 15 times at the finish line for the Knoxville Marathon. Each year I just look forward to the day coming back on the calendar again. It's like a family reunion. The celebrations that are happening are with family and friends, the stories that I get little bits and pieces of while families are waiting for a runner to come in. And then I start watching and waiting for that runner also.' Making sure your heart is healthy for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon When Russell's not volunteering at the races, she's training and inspiring the next generation of runners as a physical education teacher at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. 'Yes, she gave us motivation. And yes, she's a fun teacher too,' said fourth grade student Deh'zion Jones. Most runners remember what sparked their love of the sport. 'It just gives me chills to see them come across and celebrating a success, something that was difficult for them that we've worked on during PE to increase our endurance, and to be able to do that with their families and their siblings, and come right across the line, and I get to be the first high fives,' said Russell. Running helps Morristown man shed 150 pounds as he aims to finish second marathon They are building their endurance for the one mile Covenant Kids Run, completing their 26.2-mile journey. 'My mama did track when she was little, and I always wanted to take up after my mom. So when I run, it makes me feel like I'm in my mama's shoes,' said fourth grade student Kiara Pipkin. And who knows? She might get to see 'Ms. Russell' at the finish line of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon one day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
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List: Road closures for the 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is here and roads around the city will be impacted by temporary closures as thousands of runners hit the pavement. The Clinch Avenue Viaduct is the start for all races and will be closed to traffic starting at 1 p.m. Saturday until 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Parking will be prohibited on Clinch Avenue between 11th and 16th streets, and vehicles parked on the street will be towed Saturday evening. Running helps Morristown man shed 150 pounds as he aims to finish second marathon Major road closures for the marathon will begin at 7:20 a.m. on Sunday through 2:30 p.m. The marathon will wind throughout the downtown Knoxville area and the surrounding area. The neighborhoods of Fort Sanders, Sequoyah Hills, Fourth & Gill, Parkridge, Island Home and Old Sevier will all be impacted by closures. Drivers who need to reach Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and East Tennessee Children's Hospital on Sunday morning should take Alcoa Highway to the Cumberland Avenue/Kingston Pike exit and enter the Fort Sanders area via 20th Street. Directional signage will help guide the way along this route. Saturday's Covenant Kids Run will also necessitate closures. 11th Street and World's Fair Park Drive in front of the Knoxville Museum of Art will be closed beginning at 5:30 p.m. Clinch and White avenues between 11th and 13th streets will also be closed periodically, as well as a small portion of 13th Street between Clinch and White avenues. How to watch the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon The 5K race will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday with closures throughout the Fort Sanders neighborhood until around 8:30 p.m. World's Fair Park Drive: Closed from start of race until half-marathon passes from 11th Street, then closure is moved to south of parking lot beside the Knoxville Museum of Art; closed on north end by Fort Kid. Clinch Avenue Viaduct from Henley to 11th streets: Closed throughout marathon weekend events. Clinch Avenue: Closed at the start of marathon, 5K and Covenant Kids Run from 11th to 16th streets and at end of marathon between Union Avenue to World's Park Drive. White Avenue: Closed for 5K from James Agee to 22nd streets. Lake Loudoun Boulevard: Southbound lanes from Todd Helton Drive to Neyland Drive closed for marathon. Neyland Drive: Eastbound and westbound lanes closed for marathon from Walnut Street to Kingston Pike until turnaround is complete. Kingston Pike: Eastbound lanes closed between Neyland Drive and Cherokee Boulevard; traffic will be two-way in westbound lanes. Cherokee Boulevard: Southbound lanes closed. Blows Ferry Road: Westbound lanes closed. Alta Vista Way: Northbound lane closed. Noelton Drive: Right lane closed from Alta Vista Way to Kingston Pike. Kingston Pike: Right lane closed westbound from Noelton Drive to Forest Park Boulevard. Forest Park Boulevard: Northbound right lane closed from Kingston Pike to Newcom Avenue. Newcom Avenue: Closed from Forest Park Boulevard to Lebanon Street. Lebanon Street: Closed from Newcom Avenue to Third Creek Greenway. Tyson Park: Closed at Kingston Pike entrance and road closed sign inside Tyson Park at Highway 129 overpass. Cumberland Avenue: Right westbound curb lane closed from Tyson Park to 22nd street. 22nd Street: Closed for 5K from White to Clinch avenues. Closed for marathon from Forest to Cumberland avenues. 23rd Street: Closed for 5K from Clinch to Grand avenues. Forest Avenue: Closed for 5K from 13th to 21st streets. Closed for marathon from 17th to 22nd streets; continued closure from 17th Street east to 13th Street. Highland Avenue: Eastbound lanes closed from 11th to 13th streets. 11th Street: Closed from Highland to Western avenues. Grand Avenue: Closed for 5K from 19th to 23rd streets. Closed for marathon between both intersections with World's Fair Park Drive. 21st Street: Closed for 5K from Grand to Forest avenues. Gay Street: Northbound right lane closed from Jackson Avenue to Summit Hill Drive. Magnolia Avenue: Closed between Gay and North Central streets. Central Street: Closed between Magnolia Avenue and Broadway. 3rd Avenue: Closed between North Central and Eleanor streets. Deery Street: Closed between 4th and Lovenia avenues. Lovenia Ave: Closed between Deery and Luttrell streets. Luttrell Street: Closed between Lovenia and Wells avenues. Wells Avenue: Closed between Luttrell and Eleanor streets. Eleanor Street: Closed between Wells and 3rd avenues. Fourth Avenue: Closed between Deery to Central streets. 5th Avenue: Closed between Hall of Fame Drive and Winona Street. Hall of Fame Drive: Closed between the two intersections with 5th Avenue. Winona Street: Northbound lane closed between 5th and Washington avenues. Washington Avenue: Closed between Winona and North Bertrand streets. North Bertrand Street: Closed from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to McCalla Avenue. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue: Westbound lanes closed from North Bertrand Street to Summit Hill Drive. Summit Hill Drive: Westbound lanes closed from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Patton Street. Cumberland Avenue: Closed between Central and State streets. State Street: Closed between Cumberland and Hill avenues. Hill Avenue: Closed between State Street and the James White Connector. James White Parkway: Closed between State Street Connector to Sevier Avenue ramp. Sevier Avenue: Right lane closed from James White Parkway to Island Home Avenue; cones 6-8 feet from westbound curb for runner lane from Island Home Avenue to Council Place. Island Home Avenue: Closed from Sevier Avenue to Maplewood Drive; westbound traffic to use Hillwood Drive. Council Place: Closed between Sevier Avenue to Gay Street. Wall Avenue: Closed between Gay Street and Market Square. Union Avenue: Closed between Market Square and Locust Street. Locust Street: Closed between Union and Clinch avenues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
