Gateway to the Smokies Ten-Miler, Presented by Smoky Mountain News

July 22-December 31, 2024 – $50
January 1-June 19 – $60
June 20–Race Day – $70

Friday, June 20 – 4:00-6:00 PM – Location Coming Soon!

Saturday, June 21 – 5:30-7:15 AM – Commerce Street, Waynesville 

The race will begin on Commerce Street in the Frog Level section of Waynesville.  The course will go up Main Street, under the new Gateway to the Smokies arch and past the Riley Howell memorial tree and will include parts of Waynesville and Hazelwood.

Aid stations will be located at mile points 2.2, 4.3, 5.3, and 8.2.

Click HERE to see the Ten-Miler turn-by-turn directions

Click HERE to see the Ten-Miler course map.

Time Limit 

All 10-mile participants will have 3 hours to complete the course in order to be provided full police protection and aid station support. Those still on the course at this time will be asked to stay to sidewalks and follow traffic rules. Race officials will stay with all runners on the course to make sure they arrive to the finish line safely.

Swag

All runners registered by June 10 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt.  Any registrations after this date will be based on availability.

All finishers will receive a commemorative finisher medal.

Spectators

Spectators are welcome at the start and finish area.  Please see the Parking section below for the best place to park.

Photos – Courtesy of Paul King

2024 Batch 1

2024 Batch 2

2024 Batch 3

2024 Batch 4

2024 Batch 5

We will be holding our traditional post-race program near the finish line on Commerce Street, including water and light snacks and the award ceremony at approximately 10:15 AM.

All finishers will receive a commemorative award at the finish line.

Special pottery awards from Mud Dabbers Pottery will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for  Overall finishers and First place Masters (40 & Over) in each race. 

Age Group Awards – Coming Soon!

Please plan on being present for the awards ceremony or make arrangements for someone else to pick up your award.  They are fragile and cannot be mailed.

The race will utilize chip timing. A timing chip will be on the back of your race bib, which should be worn on your front and visible at all times during the race.

Your time will start when you cross the start pad and end when you cross the finish line.

We love dogs but we don’t feel that running ten miles in June with one is a good idea.  For that reason, dogs are not permitted in the ten-miler, however, they are allowed in the Mighty Four Miler.

All racers and spectators are encourage to park in the Haywood County Courthouse parking deck on Branner Avenue.

Glory Hound Events has a NO REFUND policy.  This is a rain or shine event!

Transfers

To transfer your registration to another person please log into Race Roster and select Transfer where prompted.  All transfers must be completed by June 19 at 9:00 PM.

This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.

2024 Overall Results

2024 Age Group Results

2022 Overall Results

2022 Age Group Results

2021 Overall Results

2021 Age Group Results

Would you still like to be part of this great event but don’t want to run? Volunteering is the perfect way to do that. We have spots available as course marshals and at the course aid stations. Please email greg@gloryhoundevents.com if you are interested in volunteering.