Gateway to the Smokies Ten-Miler
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Gateway to the Smokies Ten-Miler and Mighty Four Miler : Waynesville, NC
The event comprises two road races held on Commerce Street in the Frog Level section of Waynesville on June 20, 2026. The courses pass up Main Street, under the Gateway to the Smokies arch, past the Riley Howell memorial tree, and include parts of Waynesville and Hazelwood.
Distances:
- Ten mile race
- Four mile race
- Four mile virtual option
Packet pickup and late registration occur the day before at Frog Level Brewing on Commerce Street and on race morning at Commerce Street. The ten mile course includes aid stations at miles 2.2, 4.3, 5.3, and 8.2. The four mile course has one aid station at mile 2.7. Ten mile participants have a three hour time limit for full police protection and aid station support; runners remaining on course after that time will be asked to use sidewalks and follow traffic rules.
All registered runners receive a race shirt if registered by June 10 and all finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal. Chip timing is used; the timing chip is on the back of the race bib and should be visible on the front during the race.
Spectators are welcome at the start and finish. Dogs are not permitted in the ten mile race; leashed and vaccinated dogs are allowed in the four mile race. Parking is encouraged in the Haywood County Courthouse parking deck on Branner Avenue.
The organizer enforces a no refund no deferral policy. Transfers to another person are allowed for a processing fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
