
Winter Long Distance Training is a running race on January 18 – April 11, 2027 in Knoxville, TN, with entry fees from $90 to $120.
When it comes to New Year's Resolutions, consistency, accountability, and concrete goals are the keys to success. Joining Fleet Feet Knoxville Training is an awesome way to accomplish all three, while becoming stronger and fitter.
Our Winter Long Distance Training is perfect for seasoned runners wanting to set a PR or work on their endurance. The training program is designed to help you achieve your long-distance running goals in a positive and fun group atmosphere, all while pushing you to become stronger and faster. The 12-week training program is aimed at the Knoxville Half Marathon or Marathon Relay on April 11th. To join the Half Marathon training program you should be able to run/walk 5 miles. For the Relay training program you should be able to run/walk 2 miles.
Start Date: Week of Monday, January 18th, 2026
Q&A Sessions: Thursday, Janurary 7th & January 14th at 6:00pm. This open-to-all discussion will be followed by an Open Group Walk/Run at 6:30pm.
2 Gear-Up Weeks: The first 2 weeks of training, all participants receive in-store discounts on any gear needed to get ready to train - from footwear to bras to hydration.
Workouts: Coach led on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and Saturday at 8:00 AM (time to change to 7:30 later in February). Additional training opportunities are available by joining us for our Open Group Runs on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings.
Target Race: Knoxville Half Marathon or Marathon Relay Race on Sunday, April 11th, 2026.
Participants Receive:
FFKR Discount: FFKR members receive HALF OFF discount on the training program fee.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oak Ridge Atdd, 8 mi from the venue.
Population
193,721
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Winter Long Distance Training
Jan 18, 2027