Why Run The Pistol Ultra Run?
Kick off your spring with a bang at one of the most fun, inclusive, and welcoming ultra events in the country! Just outside of Knoxville, TN, The Pistol Ultra has been a go-to for both seasoned ultrarunners and first-timers since 2013. With distances from 10 miles to 100 miles, it’s the perfect race to challenge yourself, celebrate your progress, and surround yourself with a community that knows how to have a good time.
Whether you’re chasing a new PR, stepping up to a longer distance, or just want a race with serious positive energy, The Pistol delivers.
The 50K and 100K races share the same USATF-certified loop course, with each lap measuring 10.35 miles. Runners in the 50K will complete three loops, while 100K participants will run six. The 50 Mile and 100 Mile races use a slightly shorter USATF-certified 10-mile loop—five laps for the 50 milers and ten for the 100 milers.
The event features generous time limits:
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32 hours for the 50K, 100K, and 100 Mile races
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20 hours for the nighttime 50 Mile race, which starts at 8 PM on Saturday
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8 hours for the 10 Mile and 20 Mile races, both starting at 8 AM on Sunday
