Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend TN
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
🏞️ Cades Cove Loop Lope 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.
🏃♂️ Race Options
- Course Options: 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop.
- Participation Limit: Limited to 750 total runners.
- Registration: This race sells out fast, so please don't wait to register!
🚙 Transportation and Parking
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. A limited number of vehicle reservation passes for on site access in Cades Cove will be available for purchase for an additional fee.
- Parking Reservation Passes: Typically sell out the day registration opens.
- Alternative Options: 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.
- Accessible Shuttle: A handicapped accessible shuttle will be available at the Townsend Visitors Center.
🔗 More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Cades Cove Loop Lope.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
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