Veterans Heritage Ridge Run Event - 10K Ruck Race
Knoxville, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026
Event Overview
The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run takes place at Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. This annual fundraiser supports the construction and ongoing upkeep of the memorial park. The event features a variety of distances and participation styles on wooded and hilly terrain, with the start point located at the Lincoln Park Technology Trade School on Chickamauga Avenue.
The available event distances and categories include:
- 10K Ruck Race
- 5K Trail Run
- 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
- 5K and 10K Virtual Runs
Course and Participation
The physical races follow a loop course on marked hiking trails within Sharps Ridge. These trails consist of hilly and wooded sections. The 10K Ruck Race requires participants to carry a rucksack or backpack weighing at least 10 lbs. For those who choose to use food as weight, these items are donated to the 2nd Harvest Food Bank after the event.
The 5K Trail Run is a timed event, whereas the 1 Mile Family Fun Walk is untimed. For participants unable to attend in person, virtual options for the 5K and 10K distances are available between April 18 and April 26. Virtual runners use the RaceJoy app to record their time and distance on a course of their own choosing. There is also a "Sleeping but Supporting" registration option for those who wish to contribute without participating in a specific distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.