SwimRun Knox Trail Run Half Marathon

Knoxville, United States • 31 May 2026

SwimRun Knox Trail Run Half Marathon

The event takes place on May 31, 2026, at Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. It combines swimrun formats and trail-only running events across multiple categories for teams and individuals.

SwimRun offerings include team categories (male, female, mixed) and an individual division. The swimrun course totals 12.25 miles composed of five running segments and four swim segments. Fee information in the event details lists team registration at $190.00 and individual swimrun registration at $95.00.

Trail-only events include an Individual Trail 5k (3.18 miles) and an Individual 13.1 Trail Run Only (13.1 miles). The listed registration fees are $35.00 for the 5k and $50.00 for the half marathon trail run.

Registration windows vary by event. Registration opens January 23, 2026 for the swimrun and trail events. Most swimrun and 5k entries close February 1, 2026, while the half marathon trail run registration closes May 2, 2026.

The course routes use natural areas around Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center, described as part of the local Urban Wilderness. The swimrun format alternates running and swimming segments as indicated in the event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Individual 13.1 Trail Run Only
12 mi
Swimrun Male Teams
12 mi
Swimrun Mixed Teams
12 mi
Swimrun Individual
12 mi
Swimrun Female Teams
5 km
Individual Trail Run Only 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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