Alcoa, TN, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

The Pistol 50 Km Ultra Run

164 days away

50 km Distance

90 m Climbing

2.6 Grit · Entry level

35.7916° N, 83.9771° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 2 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Field size ~150 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, March

Daytime high 15°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 50 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 424 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	50km	150	Brian Zickefoose · 03:41:33	Audrey Lawrence · 03:43:24
2025	50km	104	Michael (Mike) Wardian · 03:13:31	Vicki Gerrein · 03:35:16
2024	50km	113	Hector Falcon · 03:22:40	Audrey Carter · 03:52:20
2023	50km	94	Chris White · 03:33:40	Audrey Carter · 03:57:26
2022	50km	141	Ron Wireman · 03:47:32	Jenelle Hockaday · 04:34:01
2019	50km	191	Mark Bottenhorn · 03:34:23	Amanda Partee-Manders · 04:02:50
2018	50km	156	Brian Steinberg · 04:09:47	Jennifer Boling · 04:44:40
2016	50km	201	Owen Bradley · 03:32:46	Missy Moore · 04:08:35
2016	55km	155	David Hays · 04:01:25	Tracy Longhurst · 04:34:48
2015	50km	139	Thomas Frazer · 02:58:01	Jenny Vance · 03:55:50

The field grew 44% between 2025 (104) and 2026 (150). 53% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 90 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps A 32 h limit puts you out there after dark.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs