Mar. 05, 2026
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers are calling on the community to volunteer during the April 11-12 race weekend. More than 1,000 volunteers support participants and spectators throughout East Tennessee’s premier running event each year.
“Volunteers are the heart and soul of Knoxville, especially during marathon weekend,” said Jason Altman, race director. “We have opportunities for individuals, families and corporate or civic groups to get involved. From handing out water to cheering on racers, volunteers cultivate the energy and encouragement that runners remember long after they cross the finish line.”
The two-day community event on Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, has a variety of positions to fill. Race officials specifically need volunteers to staff the Health & Fitness Expo on Saturday, monitor courses at various points including at the finish line, and manage water stations during Sunday races. Volunteers may sign up individually or in groups.
“There’s nothing quite like marathon weekend in Knoxville,” Altman said. “Volunteering puts you right in the middle of the excitement while supporting thousands of participants and visitors. It’s also great for strengthening a resume.”
Visit runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Knoxville/KnoxvilleMarathon to register online as a volunteer and choose the day, time and task that best suits individual or group preferences.
To thank volunteers for their contributions, they are invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Party on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at Calhoun’s on the River.
About Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is a premier event organized by the Knoxville Track Club, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the encouragement of physical well-being through running, jogging, competitive road racing, race-walking, fun runs, cross-country and track and field.
About Covenant Health
Covenant Health is an East Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence and strives to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest private employer with more than 14,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians and dedicated employees, along with many valuable volunteers. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.
