Hotels Near 8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event – 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge – Knoxville, TN 2026 Apr 2026

Date

April 25, 2026

Location

Knoxville, TN

Venue

535 Chickamauga Ave

Start Time

9:00 AM

Entry Fee

$20.00 – $45.00

Events

5K Trail Run, Family Fun Run/Walk, Sleeping but Supporting, 10K Ruck, 5K Virtual Run Anywhere, 10K Virtual Run Anywhere

Includes

T-Shirt

The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event starts at 9:00 AM on April 25, 2026, at Sharps Ridge in Knoxville, giving you time to drive in the morning or arrive the night before depending on your location. This event offers three distances: a 1-mile option, a 6.2-mile trail run, and a 10K ruck race, making it accessible whether you're testing a new format or going all-out. Entry ranges from $20 to $45 depending on your chosen event. The venue at 535 Chickamauga Ave provides a straightforward location for parking and pre-race logistics. If you're traveling for this race, plan for standard Knoxville spring conditions and allow time to scout the Sharps Ridge terrain beforehand if trail running or rucking on unfamiliar ground is new to you.

From the Race Organizer

This annual event is a fundraiser with proceeds supporting the construction and upkeep of Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The event start point is at the Lincoln Park Technology Trade School, 535 Chickamauga Ave. The courses proceed in a loop on the well marked hiking trails of Sharps Ridge that meander through largely wooded and hilly terrain. Participants can choose from three options for this event; a 5K timed trail run, a 1 mile family fun walk and supporting, but sleeping. All events take place on the Sharps Ridge trails. Registration will open at 8 AM and each race will start at 9 AM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event – 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge – Knoxville, TN 2026?

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event – 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge – Knoxville, TN 2026 takes place on April 25, 2026. The race is held in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Where is 8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event – 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge – Knoxville, TN 2026 held?

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event – 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge – Knoxville, TN 2026 is held at 535 Chickamauga Ave in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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