Sharps Ridge Runner 7M, 4M, and Kids Trail Mile TIME & PLACE: 7M and 4M races start at 8:00 am. (Kids Race will start at 7:30 am.) Race will start and finish at Dr. Paul L. Kelley Volunteer Academy (formerly known as Lincoln Park Technology and Trade Center) 535 Chickamauga Avenue, Knoxville TN 37917. Google Maps Link to Start. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 7 mile and 4 mile courses will start with a very short stretch on a paved road before heading into the park trails. Trails are moderately technical and flowing as they gradually climb and descend the Sharp's Ridge. Kids mile is all on trail. Four Mile Course: Hanover Street into park. Right on Lincoln around to Sharp Shin. Sharp Shin to Push Line. Right on Push Line uphill to Firebreak. Left on Firebreak to Sharp Shin. Sharp Shin back to Push Line. Right on Push Line down to Lincoln. Left on Lincoln and back to finish. Seven Mile Course: Follow four mile course to Sharp Shin/Firebreak junction Right along road to top of Independence Left on I
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Knoxville, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
