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!
You can pick up your race day packets and race bibs at either of the following times/locations:
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.
Nov 08, 2026
Distance — 10 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$85.00
Nov 08, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$85.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Townsend.
Learn more about the host city, Townsend.
Townsend is a city in Tennessee on the western side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is one of the park's main gateways.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Cades Cove Loop Lope.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Travis Cargle | — | |
| 🥈 | Ellen Morar | — | |
| 🥉 | Tricia Erpelding | — | |
| 4 | Dave Roberts | — | |
| 5 | Danielle Bergum | — | |
| 6 | Bob Powell | — | |
| 7 | Mark Alberda | — | |
| 8 | Benjamin Pendry | — | |
| 9 | Mary Cargle | — | |
| 10 | Michael Dennis | — | |
| 11 | Kathryn Hemphill | — | |
| 12 | L. Cargle | — | |
| 13 | Clara Laughlin | — | |
| 14 | Jordan Glaze | — | |
| 15 | Jennifer Korn | — | |
| 16 | Joni Worsham | — | |
| 17 | Theresa Cecchi | — | |
| 18 | Phillip Worsham | — | |
| 19 | Sara Brown | — | |
| 20 | Sherri Lang | — | |
| 21 | KELLY PARKER | — | |
| 22 | Amy Mantooth | — | |
| 23 | Tracy Purcell | — | |
| 24 | Annette Levin | — | |
| 25 | Suzie Allard | — | |
| 26 | Gregory Cannon | — | |
| 27 | Denise Smith | — | |
| 28 | Candace Rose | — | |
| 29 | Roslyn Roberts | — | |
| 30 | Brandi Leuthart | — | |
| 31 | Clifford Leuthart | — | |
| 32 | Brett Baldwin | — | |
| 33 | Carol Gregoire | — | |
| 34 | Cody Wiginton | — | |
| 35 | Jennifer Baldwin | — | |
| 36 | Patty Longmire | — | |
| 37 | Carrie Clabo | — | |
| 38 | Megan Tucker | — | |
| 39 | Cheryl Tucker | — | |
| 40 | Mary D’Angelo | — | |
| 41 | Beverly Bullock | — | |
| 42 | Mesina Roberts | — | |
| 43 | Susie Pittmon | — |
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