Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend TN
Sunday, November 10th, 2024
🏞️ 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 Available: There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop.
- Participation Limit: Participation is limited to 750 total runners.
- Registration Warning: This race sells out fast, so please don’t wait to register!
🚗 Transportation Information
- Carpooling Importance: Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race.
- Vehicle Reservation Passes: A limited number of vehicle reservation passes for on-site access in Cades Cove will be available for purchase for an additional fee.
- Parking Reservations: Parking reservation passes typically sell out the day registration opens.
- Shuttle Services: A handicapped accessible shuttle will be available at the Townsend Visitors Center.
🔗 More Information
For additional details and to register, visit the official race page: Cades Cove Loop Lope Registration.
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