Cades Cove Loop Lope
- Date Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Townsend, Tennessee
- Price $91.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Cades Cove Loop Lope, taking place on Sunday, November 9th, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of Townsend, Blount, within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This unique footrace is the only organized event set inside the park, offering participants the chance to run for a great cause while enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty around them.
Choose between two exciting race distances: a 5K or the USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. With only 750 spots available, this popular event tends to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to register! All proceeds from the race support essential park projects, including historic preservation, wildlife conservation, and native plant restoration. To enhance your experience, remember that carpooling is encouraged, and limited vehicle reservation passes will be available for on-site access. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in one of America’s most beautiful national parks!
Choose between two exciting race distances: a 5K or the USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. With only 750 spots available, this popular event tends to sell out quickly, so don’t miss your chance to register! All proceeds from the race support essential park projects, including historic preservation, wildlife conservation, and native plant restoration. To enhance your experience, remember that carpooling is encouraged, and limited vehicle reservation passes will be available for on-site access. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in one of America’s most beautiful national parks!
Organiser's 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.
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.
Races
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10 Mile Loop Lope - November 10
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$91.10
OPENS JUN 25Registration fee is the same for either the 5K or 10 Mile Loop Lope. Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle reservation passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies. A handicapped accessible shuttle will be available at the Townsend Visitors Center. -
5K Loop Lope - November 10
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 9th November 2025 (7:45AM EST)
$91.10
OPENS JUN 25Registration fee is the same for either the 5K or 10 Mile Loop Lope. Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle reservation passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee when registration opens. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass must either carpool with a passholder they know or utilize the group transportation option which will be provided by Friends of the Smokies. A handicapped accessible shuttle will be available at the Townsend Visitors Center.
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