The Pistol

🎉 WELCOME TO YEAR 13 OF THE PISTOL PARTY!

March 14–16, 2026 | Alcoa, TN

An unforgettable ultra in the heart of East Tennessee.

🔥 WHY RUN THE PISTOL?

• Kickoff Your Spring: Experience one of the most fun, welcoming, and exciting ultra events around!
• Variety of Distances: With distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles, there’s a challenge for every type of runner.
• Celebrate Milestones: Push your limits and party with hundreds of other runners who understand that normal is overrated.

🏆 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Epic Finisher Awards: Because you earned it.
• Heated Aid Stations: Warm, welcoming, and legendary.
• Pampering Volunteers: Some of the best you’ll ever meet.
• Fast Course: A greenway dream in East TN, certified by USATF.
• Lit at Night: The course is lit for your safety & vibes.
• Inclusivity: Push rims & walkers welcome—it's part of our DNA.
• Free Meal Ticket: Provided for Ultra Runners (100M, 100K, 50M, & 50K).

🗺️ COURSE OVERVIEW

The races start and finish at the Springbrook Pool Center in Alcoa. The paved greenway trail follows scenic Pistol Creek, with gentle terrain and night lighting for around-the-clock support. The loop layout keeps the energy high and the vibes strong with friends never far away.

📏 DISTANCES INCLUDE

10 Mile, 20 Mile, Half, Full, 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M

Try the Double Barrel Challenge – 50K and 50M!

Generous cutoffs mean you have plenty of time to achieve your goal (up to 32 hours for the big ones!).

💥 DOUBLE BARREL CHALLENGE

Take on both the 50K and 50M for the exclusive Double Barrel Award. Medals, bragging rights, and a custom award await the bold. (Must start and finish both to qualify. Select during registration.)

🗓️ PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

Arrive Friday At the Hilton Knoxville Airport:

• Packet Pickup: Ensure you're prepared for the race.
• Visit The Pistol Store: Explore our merchandise!
• Preview the Course: Familiarize yourself with the route.
• Meet Your Tribe: Soak up the hype!
• Guest Speaker: TBA Later.

Set up your own support crew area along the course. Enjoy access to indoor heated restrooms, and expect a community atmosphere like no other.

🌟 BE PART OF THE MAGIC

Not racing? You can still be part of the party. We need passionate volunteers to help keep this show rolling. Runners can even volunteer AND race. It takes a village—and we want YOU in it.

📱 FOLLOW THE ACTION

Stay in the loop by liking our Facebook Page or Instagram Page. Tell your crew, rally your friends, and come ready to run, cheer, and celebrate. The Pistol isn’t just a race—it’s a weekend-long experience.

For more information, visit the race page: The Pistol Race.