The Pistol
Updated
Sunday, March 14, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Alcoa (636 Vose Road). Distances: 10.18 miles, 20.36 miles. Entry from $80 to $90; the 10.18 miles goes from $80 to $85 after December 31.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, March 14
2027 · in 127 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
10.18 miles20.36 miles
Price
$80 to $90
Plus the platform's processing fee
10.18 miles goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Mar 14 (in 127 days)
Opened Jul 11, 2026
Race day in Alcoa
Weather
61° / 39°F
Typical high and low for March 14, with a 40% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Knoxville Mcghee Tyson Airport, TN (1.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:49 AM – 7:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 11 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 13
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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