Scheduled registration fee increase takes effect Oct. 1 for 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon

 Register for the 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon before Oct. 1 to secure the lowest prices. A scheduled fee increase goes into effect at midnight on the first day of the month.

Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/KnoxvilleMarathon for the full marathon, half marathon, four-person relays and 5K. Registration also is open for the Covenant Kids Run.

“It’s a great time to lock in registration for East Tennessee’s premier running event,” said Jason Altman, Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon race director. “Seasons are changing, temperatures are more agreeable for running and walking outdoors and signing up for a race right now gives us the motivation we need to keep going strong.”

Increased Oct. 1 registration costs are as follows:

  • Marathon, $95 to $105
  • Half marathon, $80 to $90
  • Four-person relay, $55 to $65
  • 5K increasing, $35 to $40

Fees for the Covenant Kids Run will remain at $25 until Dec. 1, when the price will increase to $30.

The 2025 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon starts at the Clinch Avenue Viaduct in Knoxville near the iconic Sunsphere, and all races finish in historic World’s Fair Park. The 5K, Covenant Kids Run and Clayton Health and Fitness Expo kick off the weekend on Saturday, April 5.

The full marathon, half marathon and relays take place Sunday, April 6, beginning at sunrise, capped off by the Pilot Post-Race Party. Friends and family of participants are welcome to gather on the World’s Fair Park lawn to celebrate loved ones who have gone the distance.

Since 2005, the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon has inspired active living and community engagement. Thousands gather in Downtown Knoxville annually including experienced marathoners, recreational runners, company employees, local students and people who cheer them on.

For additional information, visit knoxvillemarathon.com.