Runner Email #2 (2-20-24)
Greetings Fellow Pistoler!
We are much closer to The Pistol party! We hope you’re as excited as we are! We’ve been hard at work getting LOTS of details finalized to make this an awesome event for you.
Schedule for the Weekend
Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time, However this will not affect your cut-off time. For example if your running the 100 Mile or 100K Your start time is 8 a.m. you will have 32 hours to finish with your cut off time being at 5 pm on 3/10.
Saturday, March 2, 2024 (Little River Trading Company, 2408 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804) 12 - 4 pm. All Race Distances are available to pick up their Race Bib and Packet.
Friday, March 8, 2024 (The Cove @ Hilton Knoxville Airport, 2001 Aloca Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701)
2:00-8:00 PM EDT: All race distances check-in/packet pickup and day of registration. 6: 30 PM - John Kelly takes the Stage at The Hilton Ballroom, Race Briefing will follow. 6:45-7:45 AM EDT at the Springbrook Pool Center location as noted below.) Get your shirt, bib, swag, and any applicable sales/add-ons.
Saturday, March 9, 2024 (Springbrook Pool Center, 636 Vose Rd. Alcoa, TN 37701) PLEASE BE SURE TO PARK IN YOUR ASSIGNED PARKING AREA AS SHOWN HERE.
(Sunrise ~6:54 AM EDT; sunset 6:39 PM EDT)
6:30-7:30 AM EDT: bananas, drinks, etc available at The Long Run Aid Station (Start/Finish) for runners. Also late arrival check-in/packet pickup and day of registration for ultra distances only. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR RACE DISTANCE AND STILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FINISHER’S AWARD!
7:45 AM EDT: Pre-race welcome, recognitions, and announcements, then the national anthem and race start!
7:55 AM EDT: 50K races start (equal starting room for both genders)
8:00 AM EDT: 100K and 100 mile races start (equal starting room for both genders)
11:30 AM EDT to Sunday 4:00 PM EDT: Food, drinks, and chocolate milk available for free for all runners and their pacers in the awards area in the tent.
7:00-7:45 PM EDT: 50 mile race packet pick-up and day of registration.
8:00 PM EDT: 50 mile race starts
Sunday, March 10, 2024 (Springbrook Pool Center, 636 Vose Rd. Alcoa, TN 37701) PLEASE BE SURE TO PARK IN YOUR ASSIGNED PARKING AREA AS SHOWN HERE.
6:30-7:30 AM EDT: Half and full marathon packet pick-up and day of registration.
8:00 AM EDT: Half and full marathon starts (equal starting room for both genders)
4:00 PM EDT: All races end
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1. Have you read Runner Email #1? If not, click here to view email #1
2. We still need LOTS of volunteers to help all you “UltraCrazy” runners get your run on. Please help us get the word out: We really need volunteers on Saturday night & Sunday. https://www.pistolultra.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Alcoa/ThePistolCreekRun
3. All the race day happenings will be hosted at the Springbrook Pool Center, 636 Vose Rd, Alcoa, Tenneessee. This is the same as last year. (The Friday check-ins are at the Hilton Inn for all distances as detailed in the last email.) The Saturday morning ultra distance late check-in, the 50K, 100K, and 100 mile race starts, the Saturday evening 50 mile check-in/start, and the Sunday morning half/full marathon check-in/starts will ALL be at the Springbrook Pool Center.
4. The course maps, details, and parking map are here: Please Read and know your route & road crossings. There are a few road crossings. Other than the police escort at the start, no one will stop traffic for you. Use common sense (stop, look both ways, etc.). Do not attempt traffic control at intersections. Wait until traffic has cleared before crossing. To avoid misunderstandings and/or other issues, please do not wave “thank you” at traffic crossings inside Maryville city limits. https://runsignup.com/Race/ThePistolCreekRun/Page-6
5. If you are coming in an RV/camper, please pay particular attention to the parking map and where you are allowed to park.
6. QUIET HOURS at our Springbrook Pool host location are 10 PM to 7 AM. Even though it will be almost impossible for us to keep from screaming, clapping, and celebrating with each of you passing though as you start your next loop, or especially those of you who are finishing, we will all have to. Whatever it takes, we must all work together to make certain we don’t disturb the neighbors, especially the ones immediately across the road.
7. Alcoholic beverages, firearms, and pets are not permitted at any time or under any circumstance.
8. For those of you finishing either the 100K or the 100 Miler, you will have your choice of either the legacy award or the shiny new one (pending availability). Check them out on the website before the event so you can let the awards team know when you come flying in at the finish: https://runsignup.com/Race/ThePistolCreekRun/Page-7
9. Planning to have someone else pick up your swag? If so, don’t cancel you registration. That way our check-in team will still have your name, shirt info, etc., on the list..
10. If you have questions, PLEASE search the event website and Runner Emails BEFORE emailing us. We have found that over 90% of the questions we receive are already answered on the website or in the Runner Emails.
11. Not feeling up to the Distance you have signed up for? You can transfer your event by clicking here for instructions. "Transfer Event"
12. Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. local time, However this will not affect your cut-off time. For example if your running the 100 Mile or 100K Your start time is 8 a.m. you will have 32 hours to finish with your cut-off time being at 5 pm on 3/10.
That’s it for now. We’ll be in touch again in a few days with your next email update.
The Pistol Team
