Tennessee · 10.18 Miles · 20.36 Miles · 31.14 Miles
The Pistol
The Pistol is a 10.18 Miles, 20.36 Miles, 31.14 Miles, 50.9 Miles and 62.28 Miles event held in Alcoa, Tennessee. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027. About 2,060 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 13, 2027
- Location
- Alcoa, TN
- Field size
- ~2,060 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Location
- Alcoa, Tennessee
- Distances
- 10.18 Miles, 20.36 Miles, 31.14 Miles, 50.9 Miles, 62.28 Miles, 101.8 Miles, 81.069 Miles
- Field size
- About 2,060 runners
- Course
- 2000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:55 AM EST
- Course profile — 100 Miles
- Loop course; Road surface; 2000 ft gain, 2000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 100K
- Loop course; Road surface; 1200 ft gain, 1200 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50 Miles
- Loop course; Road surface; 1000 ft gain, 1000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Road surface; 600 ft gain, 600 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the The Pistol
WELCOME TO YEAR 14 OF THE PISTOL PARTY! March 13–14, 2027 | Alcoa, TN An unforgettable ultra in the heart of East Tennessee. WHY RUN THE PISTOL? Kick off your spring with a blast at one of the most fun, welcoming, and exciting ultra events around! Nestled just outside Knoxville, The Pistol Ultra Run has earned its reputation as a must-do for both seasoned ultrarunners and curious first-timers. With distances ranging from 10 miles to 100 miles, there’s a challenge for every type of runner. Push …
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The Pistol: common questions
- When is the The Pistol?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
- Where is the The Pistol held?
- In Alcoa, Tennessee.
- What distances does the The Pistol offer?
- 10.18 Miles, 20.36 Miles, 31.14 Miles, 50.9 Miles, 62.28 Miles, 101.8 Miles and 81.069 Miles.
- How many people run the The Pistol?
- About 2,060 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Pistol?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Pistol?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $290 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Pistol start?
- 7:55 AM EST.
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