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SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED-TIME OFFER • \n				\n					Save 20% on Any Cabin with Code SUMMER•\n				\n					Valid Through June 18\n					\n						\n				\n									\n				\n				\n				\n						\n				\n					\n				\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n        	            Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K	            \n	                Run the Peaceful Side of the Smokies	            	            \n	                The Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon & 5K\, organized by Vacation Races\, brings runners from across the country to Townsend for one of the most scenic destination races in the Southeast. The Friday-evening 5K and Saturday-morning Half Marathon run a paved\, point-to-point course through the foothills of the Smokies\, with shuttles\, music\, and aid stations all weekend long. Make race weekend a vacation — Smith Creek Resort is a short drive away and a peaceful place to recover after the run. Who It’s For: Runners of all levels\, walkers\, families\, and destination-race enthusiasts. What to Expect: 5K Friday evening\, Half Marathon Saturday morning\, point-to-point course with shuttle service\, aid stations\, finisher’s medal\, and post-race ceremony at Talley Ho Inn. Do’s: Register early (prices rise as the race nears)\, pack layers for cool morning starts\, and use the official race shuttles. Don’ts: Don’t drive to the half marathon start line — runners must shuttle. Don’t expect course parking. 	                    				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                Information	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Location: Start/Finish at Talley Ho Inn\, 8314 TN-73\, Townsend\, TN 37882                                                        \n                                                                        Phone: 435-200-4760                                                                                \n                                                                        Website: vacationraces.com/half-marathons/great-smoky-mountains                                                                                \n                                                                        Distance from Smith Creek Resort: ~30 miles / ~55 min                            				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                Date and Timings	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Start Date: August 28tth\, 2026\nEnd Date: August 29tth 2026\nHours: 5K starts 6:00 PM Friday; Half Marathon starts 7:00 AM Saturday                            				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n        	            \n	                What to Know	                    				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n                                                    \n                                                                        Type of Experience: Destination running event\, family-friendly race weekend.                                                        \n                                                                        Fun Fact: The Half Marathon has about 727 ft of elevation gain and a 4-hour time limit\, making it accessible for walkers as well as competitive runners. Sign up for both races and earn the Black Bear Double medal.                            				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n            \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \n            				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n		\n					\n				\n				\n					\n	\n		\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n\n		\n			\n									\n	Google Calendar\n\n									\n	iCalendar\n\n									\n	Outlook 365\n\n									\n	Outlook Live
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