Two-Time Olympian to Speak at Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon Expo
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon has announced that two-time Olympian Ryan Hall will speak at its annual Health & Fitness Expo. Hall will also lead a group run, host a question-and-answer session and sign autographs.
Hall is a two-time Olympian who competed for Team USA in the men's marathon. He finished in 10th place at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and represented Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics. Hall became the American record holder in the half marathon in 2007 with a 59:43 run time, and in 2011, the only American to run a sub 2:05:00 marathon.
The Health & Fitness Expo will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the World's Fair Exhibition Hall. Hall is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. The event also features exhibitors showcasing running and fitness apparel, shoes and other supplies for purchase, as well as other products and services in fitness, sports and nutrition.
The 21st annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon takes place April 5-6. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, 4-person relay, a 5K and a kids' fun run.
Marathon races have drawn participants both nationally and internationally. In 2024, 6,177 participants in the full and half marathons, relays, 5K and kids run completed a combined total of more than 53,000 miles. Course routes showcase Knoxville's neighborhoods, greenways and downtown.
Registration is open at knoxvillemarathon.com/register. The price increases after Feb. 15 – sign up for an event now!
About Covenant Health
Covenant Health is a 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 strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers, and communities. Learn more at CovenantHealth.com.
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