The Pistol Ultra Run
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The Pistol Ultra Run - Alcoa, Tennessee
The Pistol Ultra Run is a multi-distance endurance event held March 14 to 15, 2026 in Alcoa, Tennessee, with a race venue address at 636 Vose Road. The event is organized around loop courses and offers both day and night race formats.
Distances offered include:
- 10 Mile
- 20 Mile
- 50K
- 50 Mile (night race)
- 100K
- 100 Mile
- 50K / 50 Mile Double Barrel
Course and format details are specific: the 50K and 100K share a USATF-certified loop that measures 10.35 miles per lap (three laps for 50K, six for 100K). The 50 Mile and 100 Mile races use a slightly shorter USATF-certified 10-mile loop (five laps for 50 miles, ten laps for 100 miles). The event advertises heated, fully stocked aid stations and a course that is lit at night for runners on nocturnal loops. Push rim wheelchairs and walkers are explicitly welcome on course.
Time limits are provided by race distance and include 32 hours for the 50K, 100K, and 100 Mile events; 20 hours for the nighttime 50 Mile; and 8 hours for the 10 Mile and 20 Mile races. The event integrates Race Joy tracking and holds USATF course certifications. The 2026 Pistol 50K is designated as the 2026 RRCA Tennessee Ultra Championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
