8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event - 5K Trail Run, 10K Ruck Race & Family Fun Walk @ Sharps Ridge

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Knoxville, TN; 535 Chickamauga Ave, 37917
Type: TRAIL

At a glance

Run or walk Sharps Ridge trails for a cause, supporting the Veterans Memorial Park with a timed trail run, ruck race, or family stroll.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a Cause

Who it's for

For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event in Knoxville, TN, a meaningful fundraiser supporting the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose from a 5K timed trail run, a 10K ruck race, or a 1-mile family fun walk. All courses wind through the well-marked, largely wooded, and hilly trails of Sharps Ridge, offering a grounded experience for participants while contributing to a vital community project.

What to expect

Experience a trail run or ruck race on the wooded, hilly paths of Sharps Ridge.
Participate in a 5K timed trail run, a 10K ruck race, or a 1-mile family fun walk.
Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park with your participation.

Standout details

Supports Veterans Memorial Park
5K timed trail run
10K Ruck Race
Family fun walk option

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 9:05 AM EDT · From $27.75
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.05
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AM EDT · From $27.75
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT

+ 3 more options

6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AM EDT · From $27.75
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT
10K
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.65
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 24, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Sleeping but Supporting
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.45
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail + hills

Mostly trail

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Trail
Hilly
Timed race

From the 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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