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 Independence down hill Pass Lincoln extension on left, continue to bottom Follow oval loop clockwise, then turn back uphill Uphill to Lincoln extension Right on Lincoln, follow around ridge Stay on Lincoln past Pushline and Sharp Shin Stay on Lincoln to Hanover spur Downhill finish on Hanover DIRECTIONS: Race staging area will be at Lincoln Park Technology and Trade Center, 535 Chickamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 . REGISTRATION FEE (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Registration fees above, KTC member discount accepted. Not a member of KTC? Sign up here! SPECIAL SERIES REGISTRATION OFFERS: Sign up online for 7 for $109 Season Pass, or Kids 7 for $29 Kids Pass bundle deals and SAVE BIG! Trail Series Bundle Expires June 1. KIDS TRAIL RACE: Kids will run a moderately hilly and truly fun course of about a mile, starting at 7:30. Start and finish at base of trailhead rather than at school, but race signup and staging area will be at Lincoln Park Technology and Trade Center at the ad
7 Miles: S/S Soft T-shirt (ONE PER PERSON PER SEASON, PLEASE)
4 Miles: S/S Soft T-shirt (ONE PER PERSON PER SEASON, PLEASE)
1 Miles: S/S Soft T-shirt (ONE PER PERSON PER SEASON, PLEASE)
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Miles | $30.00 | Nov 10 | May 29 |
| $35.00 | May 30 | Jun 6 | |
| 4 Miles | $30.00 | Nov 10 | May 29 |
| $35.00 | May 30 | Jun 6 | |
| 1 Miles | $9.00 | Nov 10 | Jun 6 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 49:32 | 34:18 |
| 2024 | 46 | 48:28 | 32:56 |
| 2023 | 44 | 45:40 | 32:34 |
| 2022 | 36 | 59:43 | 37:24 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 123 | 1:08:20 | 43:47 |
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| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | 1:06:57 | 45:13 |
| 2024 | 70 | 1:07:48 | 44:07 |
| 2023 | 69 | 1:07:43 | 43:21 |
| 2022 | 67 | 1:10:57 | 46:24 |