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Hello Pistol Runners
Race Day Is Almost Here! Enjoy your Taper and get ready for the Big Day!

We’ve only got a Few important things to cover in this third runner email.

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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) NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON SUNDAY IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT
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)
5:00 PM EDT: All races end

Check Out Our Awesome Sponsors!

While your in town be sure to visit them and mention your here for The Pistol Ultra Run.

Have you read Runner Email #1and 2? If not, here are the links.

We have the best sponsors! Whenever possible, please consider doing business with them since they support us and our ultra crazy Pistol party. Be sure to tell them thanks!

Presenting Sponsors - HOKA, Blount Partnership, Quest Health and Performance, and Injinji Performance Toe Socks

Sponsors - Tailwind, Salty Britches, Little River Trading Company, Clean Eatz, Mayfield Dairy Farms, Vespa Power, 2 Toms Sport Shield, Kroger Marketplace, Huma, Sore No More, The Long Run Store, Pickle Juice, Tri Hop Brewery, Cycology Bicycles

The Pistol Team