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Cades Cove Loop Lope

November 9, 2025 Townsend, TN 37882 US

Events

10 Mile Loop Lope - November 9

$91.10 incl. $6.10 Fee 7:30AM EST - 10:20AM EST Registration Opens June 2, 2025 at 10:00am EDT

5K Loop Lope - November 9

$91.10 incl. $6.10 Fee 7:45AM EST - 10:20AM EST Registration Opens June 2, 2025 at 10:00am EDT

Event Description

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.

There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. Participation is limited to 750 total runners. This race sells out fast, so please don't wait to register!

 

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. Please note: Parking reservation passes typically sell out the day registration opens. 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. 

 

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Event Location

Cades Cove Loop Road
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Townsend, TN 37882 US

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