Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend TN
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
The Cades Cove Loop Lope is the only organized footrace held inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to benefit Friends of the Smokies. All funds raised benefit park projects and programs such as historic preservation, wildlife conservation, native plant and grassland restoration, and so much more.
📏 Course Options
- Options: There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop.
- Participation: Limited to 750 total runners.
- Registration: This race sells out fast, so please don't wait to register!
🚗 Transportation and Parking
- Carpooling: Essential to maximizing participation in this race.
- Vehicle Passes: A limited number of vehicle reservation passes for on-site access in Cades Cove will be available for purchase for an additional fee.
- Note: Parking reservation passes typically sell out the day registration opens.
- Options for Non-Passholders: Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option from the Townsend Visitors Center. A handicapped accessible shuttle will be available at the Townsend Visitors Center.
🗓️ Event Details
Date: 2025-11-09
Location: Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN
More Information: Cades Cove Loop Lope Registration
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