Photos: Thousands hit the streets for 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
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
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