The Pistol Ultra
Alcoa, Tennessee, United States
Mar 13-14, 2027 - Saturday to Sunday
50k, 50mi, 100k, 100mi, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Race Information
Start spring off with a *bang!* at this urban ultra on a paved greenway trail in Alcoa, TN (near Knoxville).
This event started in 2013 and has quickly become very popular, always selling out before the registration closing date. With distances ranging from the half marathon to the ultra-crazy 150 miler Double Barrel, there’s something for everyone. Runners will score some great swag and some really cool finisher’s awards. They can enjoy the optional tasty pre-race pasta dinner; and will be spoiled by great volunteers, heated aid station support, warming stations, and camaraderie with plenty of other crazy ultra runners. This is a great race for first time and seasoned ultra runners alike. Walkers are welcome too.
The 50K/100K loops are the same distance (10.35 miles). The 50kers and will do this loop three times; the 100kers, six times. The 50/100 mile loops are slightly shorter (10 miles exactly), with the 50 milers five times, and the hundo runners ten times. The event features a very generous 32 hour cut-off for the 50K, 100K, and 100 miler. The nighttime 50 mile race has a 20 hour cut-off. The half and full marathon have an 8 hour cut-off. All races end in the afternoon of Sunday.
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The Pistol Ultra
Date: Mar 13-14, 2027 - Saturday to Sunday
Size: 500 - 1,000 participants
Location: Alcoa, Tennessee
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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