Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K
September 6 & 7, 2019
Townsend, TN
Escape to the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" with a gorgeous course through the woods. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful destination!
5K & "Fun Run"
Friday, September 6
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Course Type: Lollipop loop
Stroller friendly? No
Dogs allowed? No
Early: $40 Nov. 16 – Mar. 3, 2019
Regular: $55 Mar. 4 – Jun. 9, 2019
Late: $60 Jun. 10 – Sep. 6, 2019
Half Marathon
Saturday, September 7
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Course Type: Point-to-point
Stroller friendly? Yes
Dogs allowed? No
Early: $99 Nov. 16 – Mar. 3, 2019
Regular: $119 Mar. 4 – Jun. 9, 2019
Late: $139 Jun. 10 – Sep. 6, 2019
Black Bear Double
5K + Half Marathon
September 6 & 7
Register for the Black Bear Double to run both the 5K and Half Marathon and earn special swag.
Early: $154 Nov. 16 – Mar. 3, 2019
Regular: $189 Mar. 4 – Jun. 9, 2019
Late: $214 Jun. 10 – Sep. 6, 2019
*Entries are limited and this race may sell out. If the race sells out, registration will close regardless of registration period.
Please read the race guide!
The race guide is your go-to source for any questions you have about the upcoming Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K. View it online here!
We will also have hard-copies available for you at the race expo.
Race Overview
The Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K is a stunning race with gorgeous views of the Smoky Mountains and Tennessee countryside.
Both events finish in front of the Talley Ho Inn in Townsend, TN "The Peaceful Side of the Smokies"!
There will be plenty of parking near the finish for runners and spectators. The 5K starts and finishes in front of the Talley Ho Inn on Friday (Sep. 6th). Half marathon runners will be shuttled to the start on Saturday (Sep. 7th) and will finish at the Talley Ho Inn.
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Travel Overview
Race HQ (including the Race Expo, Start line, and Finish line) will be at the Talley Ho Inn in Townsend, TN.
Flying
If you're flying in, look for flights into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville (40 min. drive).
Lodging
We recommend staying in Townsend, TN. but Gatlinburg (45 min. drive) has lots of options as well. Other good sources for planning your stay include Explore Townsend, Peaceful Smokies, and the NPS website.
Aid Stations
Expect about 6 aid stations on the course beginning around mile 3. Aid stations include toilets, water, Gnarly electrolyte drink, Honey Stinger gels, basic first aid supplies, and sometimes more.
All stations are cup-free so plan to bring your own hydration solution or request a free HydraPouch when you register.
