Short review
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 much more.
There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. Participation is limited to 750 total runners. The 2019 in-person Cades Cove Loop Lope sold out in just a few weeks, so don't wait to register!
If you can't make it to Cades Cove on Sunday, November 14 or the race is already sold out, but you still want to support the park, sign up for the Virtual Race! 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 finisher's medallion via mail, however, they will not be eligible for awards.
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. A limited number of vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee. Please note: Parking passes always sell out on the first day of registration, which is Wednesday, April 14, 2021. 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.
Road Running , Walk , Vertical race
Distance:
5K , 10K to Half Marathon
Price:
from $60
Organized since 2017
Short review
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 much more.
There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. Participation is limited to 750 total runners. The 2019 in-person Cades Cove Loop Lope sold out in just a few weeks, so don't wait to register!
If you can't make it to Cades Cove on Sunday, November 14 or the race is already sold out, but you still want to support the park, sign up for the Virtual Race! 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 finisher's medallion via mail, however, they will not be eligible for awards.
Carpooling is essential to maximizing participation in this race. A limited number of vehicle passes will be available for purchase for an additional fee. Please note: Parking passes always sell out on the first day of registration, which is Wednesday, April 14, 2021. 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.
November 03, 2019
The race starts at 07:3016.1 km
from $75
November 08, 2020
The race starts at 07:3016.1 km
from $75
October 25, 2020
The race starts at 07:3016.1 km
from $75
November 14, 2021
The race starts at 07:3016.1 km
from $75
April 14, 2021
The race starts at 07:3016.1 km
from $75
November 03, 2019
The race starts at 07:355 km
from $75
November 03, 2019
The race starts at 07:305 km
from $60
November 08, 2020
The race starts at 07:355 km
from $75
October 25, 2020
The race starts at 07:305 km
from $75
November 14, 2021
The race starts at 07:355 km
from $75
April 14, 2021
The race starts at 07:305 km
from $75
Weather for Apr 14, 2021
68.51 °F
Wind: 7 m/s.
Mostly cloudy throughout the day..
Very Good for running
Past weather
Nov 05, 2017
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Nov 04, 2018
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Nov 03, 2019
54.89 °F, wind 2.86m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 25, 2020
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