Knoxville Marathon
Knoxville, United States of America · Monday 31 May 2027
The Knoxville Marathon is held annually in Knoxville, Tennessee, with most recent events taking place in early April. The primary race is a 26.2-mile (42.195-kilometer) road marathon that starts on the Clinch Avenue Bridge near downtown Knoxville and concludes at World's Fair Park. The course features rolling hills with flat stretches alongside the Tennessee River, and has a loop format on paved roads.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:20:33
Time difference: +20.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain380m
Elevation High280m
Elevation Low250m
Weather Forecast
High27°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain17%
How hard is Knoxville Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 77% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Knoxville Marathon plays about 20 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #264 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #149 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Knoxville Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Knoxville Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:10:03 | +10:03 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:45:03 | +15:03 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:20:33 | +20:33 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:56:30 | +26:30 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:32:53 | +32:53 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:09:40 | +39:40 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:46:50 | +46:50 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Knoxville Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Knoxville Marathon is a full marathon held in Knoxville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 31 May 2027. The course is run on road surface with 380m of total climbing, with its high point near 280m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Knoxville Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a hilly course with 380m of total climbing, rising to around 280m above sea level. It pays to train on hills and to pace the climbs conservatively.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 17°C and 27°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (17%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Knoxville Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Knoxville Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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