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    7th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event - 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge

    April 25, 2026
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Rolling Course
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    Great for beginners
    Walker-friendly
    Family-friendly
    Big local vibe
    Charity race
    Trail / hill challenge

    About the Race

    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 event...

    Course Profile

    Course profile data unavailable for this race.

    Course features

    Terrain
    trail
    Surface
    Trail
    Elevation gain
    Not measured
    Course type
    Not stated
    Field size
    Unknown
    Boston qualifier
    No
    Course map
    Not yet published
    Elevation profile
    Not measured

    Accessibility & inclusion

    Walker-friendly
    Yes
    Stroller-friendly
    No
    Dog-friendly
    No
    Kids race
    Yes

    Vibe & community

    charity
    Charity race.

    History & past results

    Years running
    Unknown — claim to add
    Recurrence
    Annual (assumed)

    Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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    Common questions

    How hard is the 7th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event - 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge 5K?

    We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

    What should I wear?

    Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.

    When does it sell out?

    No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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