The Pistol

🏃‍♂️ WELCOME TO THE 12th YEAR FOR THE PISTOL PARTY!

🎉 Event Description

• Description: This is a great urban ultra and half/full marathon to start spring off with a bang! This event near Knoxville, TN (USA), has quickly become very popular, always filling before registration closes.
• Distances: With distances from 13.1 to 150 miles, there's something for everyone!
• Support: Runners get some great swag at check-in and are pampered by some really nice volunteers, spoiled with amazing support at heated aid stations.
• Inclusivity: Walkers and push rims are welcome too. We’re here to have a good time!

📍 Course Details

• Starting Point: All of the races start at the Alcoa Springbrook Pool Center (636 Vose Rd, Alcoa, TN).
• Course Description: The certified courses are mostly flat (for East Tennessee!), paved, generally eight foot wide greenway that is lit at night.
• Scenic Route: It meanders along the Pistol Creek, through Alcoa, by several small bodies of water, and over to Maryville's Bicentennial Greenbelt Park.
• Loop Structure: The 50K/100K loops will be the same distance (10.35 miles) and the nighttime 50 mile race starts at 8 PM Saturday.

🥇 The 50K/50M Double Barrel Award!

• Award Criteria: The Double Barrel Award is for those who complete both the 50K and 50-mile races.
• Registration: Select the 50K/50M Double option when registering.
• Finishers: Finishers receive medals and a special award, but must start both races to qualify.

⚠️ Important!

• Date: Both the Half and Full Marathon are on SUNDAY, March 23.

💵 Refund Policy

• Insurance: If you want to potentially be reimbursed if you are not able to participate, we recommend you consider purchasing event registration insurance.
• No Refunds: We do not provide refunds, deferments, rollover credits, transfer of entry fees, etc., regardless of the circumstances.
• Registration Changes: If your circumstances change, please cancel your registration as soon as you know.
• Volunteer Opportunity: If you are unable to run, but are still available, please consider volunteering.

ℹ️ More Information

• Main Aid Station: The Long Run Store team will be hosting the Main Aid Station/warming area at the start/finish.
• Check-in: Plan to arrive Friday afternoon for check-in, packet/swag pick-up, and enjoy other pre-race activities.
• Facilities: There are REAL indoor heated restrooms at a couple of locations along the course.
• Finisher's Meal: All participants receive a FREE finisher's food truck meal ticket.

📣 In Closing...

• Encouragement: Tell your friends and get everyone registered.
• Event Updates: Hop over and like our event Facebook page to keep up with all the latest happenings.
• Website: For more details, visit the race page: The Pistol Creek Run.