Road Running

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 21.1 km in Townsend (Tennessee, United States)

LocationTownsend, Tennessee, United StatesShow on map(35.6754° N, 83.7557° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Townsend, Tennessee, US focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Point-to-Point, Lakes & Ponds, Mountain.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vacationraces.com).

Official website
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon in Townsend (Work: "Lead runners in York Marathon", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Lead runners in York Marathon" · Photo: DS Pugh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadPoint-to-PointLakes & PondsMountainCity Run

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m620 m - 682 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
5 KmRoad Running5 km+22 m623 m - 637 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-81 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 682 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.9 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
21.1 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS35.6754° N, 83.7557° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 682 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -81 m D-)

Peak: 682 m·at 16.3 km·Ø 0.8 %
620 m641 m661 m682 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km682 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon take place?

Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon takes place in Townsend, Tennessee, US (start area at coordinates 35.6754° N, 83.7557° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -81 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 682 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (vacationraces.com).