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 and the Knoxville Track Club, and it benefits Friends of the Smokies. Participation is limited to 500 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, and participants registering by October 1, 2017 will receive a t-shirt and finishers medallion.

Please note that you may register here to participate in either the 5K or 10 mile course, or to volunteer.

Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. Only 100 vehicle passes are available for purchase for an additional $20 fee. Registrants who do not purchase a vehicle pass or do not ride with someone who does can utilize the group transportation option which will be provided.