The Pistol Ultra Run
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Event overview
The Pistol is an ultra running event held in Alcoa, Tennessee, on March 14-15, 2026. The race takes place just outside Knoxville and has been organized annually since 2013. The event offers multiple distance options and uses USATF-certified loop courses. The organizer provides aid stations, race tracking via RaceJoy, and event sponsors listed on the race materials.
Course and race details
Distances offered include:
- 10 Mile
- 20 Mile
- 50K
- 50 Mile (night race)
- 100K
- 100 Mile
- 50K/50 Mile Double Barrel
The 50K and 100K share a USATF-certified loop of 10.35 miles; the 50K covers three laps and the 100K covers six laps. The 50 Mile and 100 Mile use a separate USATF-certified 10.00-mile loop; the 50 Mile covers five laps and the 100 Mile covers ten laps. The event lists time limits by distance category, including 32 hours for the 50K, 100K, and 100 Mile races; 20 hours for the nighttime 50 Mile; and 8 hours for the 10 Mile and 20 Mile races. The course is described as lit at night, and aid stations are noted as heated and fully stocked. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
