Gateway to the Smokies Ten-Miler
The Gateway to the Smokies Ten-Miler is a scenic road race held in Waynesville, North Carolina, starting and finishing on Commerce Street in the Frog Level area. The 2025 event features a new 10-mile course that is less hilly, passing through parts of Waynesville and Hazelwood, including landmarks like the Gateway to the Smokies arch and the Riley Howell memorial tree. Aid stations are positioned along the route for runner support.
The race is run alongside the Mighty Four Miler, which benefits the Riley Howell Foundation. Participants receive a race shirt and commemorative medal, with special pottery awards for top finishers. Spectators are welcome, and chip timing is used for accurate results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
