Tennessee · 10 Miles · 5K
Cades Cove Loop Lope
Cades Cove Loop Lope is a 10 Miles and 5K event held in Townsend, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 6,934 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Townsend, TN
- Field size
- ~6,934 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Townsend, Tennessee
- Distances
- 10 Miles, 5K
- Field size
- About 6,934 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- friendsofthesmokies.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile — 10 Miles
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Cades Cove Loop Lope
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 …
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Cades Cove Loop Lope: common questions
- When is the Cades Cove Loop Lope?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Cades Cove Loop Lope held?
- In Townsend, Tennessee.
- What distances does the Cades Cove Loop Lope offer?
- 10 Miles and 5K.
- How many people run the Cades Cove Loop Lope?
- About 6,934 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cades Cove Loop Lope?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cades Cove Loop Lope?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Cades Cove Loop Lope start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
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