As long as we get to do the Dragon October 8-10, ya'll can do whatever else you want.
If you're suggesting this instead of the October Dragon run, I'd resist because:
1 - the leaves are approaching their peak in early-mid October 2 - By the first weekend of November, many of the leaves will have fallen and the roads could be slick with debris. 3 - Doesn't it rain more often in the Smokies during November? 4 - We could do BOTH!! At least the locals could, I wouldn't be able to make both.