Lake Vian Hilltop Run

Vian, United States • 28-1 Feb-Mar 2026

Lake Vian Hilltop Run : Vian, OK (February 28 to March 1, 2026)

Lake Vian Hilltop Run is a multi-distance, two-day event held at Vian City Lake Walking Trail in Vian, Oklahoma. The main loop is two miles long, combining paved walking trail and single-track dirt that winds through woods to a hilltop overlooking Lake Vian. The loop direction is clockwise and the course has about 75 feet of elevation per mile.

Timing is performed by The Timer Guys with chip timing and active lap counts. Lap counts and results are updated in real time and displayed on flatscreen at the site and via a mobile-accessible results feed. An official aid station is located near the start/finish; additional self-supported aid areas are designated. Porta potties are provided at the start/finish area and will be available Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

Awards and event policies: finishers receive a medal for their registered distance and 100 mile finishers receive a buckle. Top three overall finishers are awarded podium placement without separate gender categories. Runners may switch distances before a race start but may not drop to a shorter distance after starting. DNFs and disqualification rules are specified for course deviations and conduct.

Additional notes: marathoners will run a 0.5 mile Extra Magic loop on the first circuit for a 26.5 mile total in 2026. Shirts are guaranteed for entries submitted by February 9, 2026; 2026 shirts are unisex only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile
100 km
100k
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon - Saturday
13 mi
Half Marathon - Saturday
13 mi
Wheelchair Rider Half Marathon
13 mi
Wheelchair Pusher Half Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon - Sunday
4 mi
4 Miler - Sunday
4 mi
4 Miler - Saturday
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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