Event Brief
Knoxville Marathon Apologizes for Extra Half-Mile
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Race organizers admit errors led participants to run an extra half-mile during the marathon.
WHO: Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers
WHAT: Apology for extra distance run by participants
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Compounding errors caused participants to miss the turnaround point.
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