The Pistol Ultra
The Pistol Ultra is a fast paved greenway loop race in Alcoa, Tennessee, with 50K through 100 mile fields, a night 50 miler, and easy crew access.
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Quick facts
- Distances run from 50K to 100 miles, plus a night 50 mile and a Double Barrel combo.
- Flat paved greenway loops along Pistol Creek keep crews close and splits fast.
- A 32 hour cutoff makes the 100 mile a realistic first buckle attempt.
- Held since 2013, with a loop that has produced a Tennessee 100 mile record.
2027 The Pistol Ultra registration
Registration for the 2027 The Pistol Ultra runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the The Pistol Ultra
Running since 2013, The Pistol has become one of the Southeast's reliable fixed-loop ultras, the kind of race people pick when they want a controlled shot at a distance PR or a first 100 mile finish. The distance menu runs 50K, 100K, and 100 miles, plus a 50 mile that starts at night and a Double Barrel combo for runners racing twice in one weekend. Entries have a history of selling out.
Course
The course loops the paved Alcoa-Maryville greenway along Pistol Creek, passing parks, ponds, and bridges with only about 200 feet of gain per 10 miles. The format keeps crews and aid within easy reach all race, and the smooth surface is why the loop has produced fast times, including a Tennessee 100 mile record. A 32 hour cutoff gives the 100 mile unusual breathing room.
Race-day weather
Mid-March in East Tennessee swings hard between day and night. Afternoons can reach the 50s or 60s while the overnight hours drop toward freezing, which hits the 100 mile field and the night 50 milers hardest. Rain is realistic, and the paved surface stays runnable when trails would not.
Past The Pistol Ultra dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, March 13, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
The Pistol Ultra FAQ
When is the The Pistol Ultra?
The 2027 The Pistol Ultra is on Saturday, March 13, 2027.
How do I register for the The Pistol Ultra?
Register for the The Pistol Ultra through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/the-pistol-ultra/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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