Cades Cove Loop Lope

This is the one & only organized footrace held in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, brought to you by Friends of the Smokies to benefit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Participation is limited to 750 total runners. There are two course options, either a 5K Loop Lope or a 10 Mile Loop Lope. Price for either course is $75 per participant. 

NEW THIS YEAR: Participate virtually! A virtual race can be run (or walked!) anytime, anywhere, even indoors or on a treadmill. Virtual runners will receive a race t-shirt and undated finisher's medallion via mail, however, they will not be eligible for awards. ***ONLY runners registered for the virtual race will receive t-shirt and medallion via mail. There is no packet mailing for this race.

Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional $35 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.