The Pistol Ultra 2026 Recap
FAQ
Time Limits
- 50K / 100K / 100 Mile — 32 hours
- 50 Mile — 20 hours
- 10 Mile & 20 Mile — 8 hours
* Course Cutoff Note (All Distances): Race staff and/or medical personnel may remove any runner from the course if it is determined that they are unable to complete the current or final lap within the allotted time. This is to ensure runner safety and to meet venue requirements. We must have the Greenway and Springbrook Pool cleared and cleaned by a designated time. The course will officially close at 32 hours.
Springbrook Pool
636 Vose Road
Alcoa, TN
Yes there are restrooms at Springbrook Pool and there are Porta-potties near the Start/Finish Line and on the course.
Runner self-support Canopies
Runner Set-Up Area Guidelines
A designated area near the start/finish will be available for runners to set up their own tables, canopies, and self-supported warming stations. Please refer to the parking map for the exact location. Click Here To see that location
⛺ Canopy Limit: One 10’x10’ maximum canopy per registered runner
❌ No generators allowed
🔌 No access to electrical outlets
📅 Setup begins at 12:00 PM EDT on Friday — first-come, first-served
⚠️ Do not drive stakes into the ground – buried utilities are present
🧹 You must be completely packed up by 5:00 PM EDT on Sunday
🚫 Absolutely no personal camping tents allowed during the weekend – this is a city of Alcoa restriction
Please be respectful of the space.
Clean up your area completely before leaving — we’ve unfortunately had issues in the past with damaged pop-ups and trash left behind.
Please bring all trash to the Start/Finish area and dispose of it in the dumpsters provided, or take it with you when you leave.
Let’s all do our part to keep this venue clean, safe, and in good standing for future events. Thank you for your cooperation!
No alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the Springbrook Pool Center grounds at any time. Local municipalities and race permits prohibit alcoholic beverages and containers anywhere on the course or at aid stations, including empty containers placed in trash. Full compliance is required for the event permit to remain valid.
Where Do I Park?
Please park only in designated areas. See Parking map on website
Important Notes:
- Saturday Only: Church parking available (must move vehicles by afternoon)
- Sunday: No parking at the church
- If Alcoa Elementary is full, use Alcoa High & Middle School
Parking by Distance:
- 100M & 100K: Springbrook Pool
- 50 Mile: Alcoa Elementary School
- 50K: Church (Sat only) or Alcoa Elementary
- 20M & 10M: Alcoa Elementary or Alcoa High & Middle School