Lake Vian Hilltop Run

Get ready to party lakeside!  This 2-mile looped course will have you coming through the cheer zone plenty of times. We'll have plenty of sugary and salty calories and hydration to keep you going every 2 miles. The course is on mixed paved and single track dirt trails that wind through the woods to the hilltop overlooking Lake Vian.  We have a 4 Miler, Half Marathon, 50k, 50 Miler, 100k, and 100 Miler.  This is a chip timed event. Register by February 8 for a guaranteed shirt.  See 2026 results at https://timerguys.com/2026-lake-vian-hilltop-run/

Monday, February 8, 2027

Last day to sign up with a guaranteed shirt

Friday, February 26, 2027

12pm - 6pm     Early packet pickup at the race site, personal aid station setup, camp site setup

Saturday, February 27, 2027

7am - 8am     Check-in for all distances 

8am                All distances start. There may be some staggered starts between distances.

Sunday, February 28, 2027

2pm              All Distance Cutoff

The total participant cap is 300. Distance specific caps will be set in January when medals are ordered. We had 344 participants in 2025, and 295 participants in 2026.

Finishers within their selected distance receive a finisher medal. Hundred mile finishers receive a finisher buckle.

When you select a distance, you are entering into a mutual agreement with with the race. You are committing to finish your selected distance and provide the funding for those corresponding products and services. The race is committing to order your selected distance medal, shirt size, race bib, and provide services. Many of these elements on the race side of things must happen weeks and months in advance.  Therefore, "dropping down," to a shorter distance after race start, does not guarantee you will receive a finisher medal in that distance. Make sure that you are prepared to finish your selected distance by training early, consistently, wisely so that you can finish.

Top 3 humans in each distance receive an Overall Top 3 Podium award. We do not award top 3 female and top 3 male, because our results have shown that both genders are equally capable of outstanding mental and physical performance.

We do not allow early starts.

DNF: Runners starting a race but not finishing the intended distance, in the intended order as marked, and under the official cutoffs,will be listed as a DNF at the bottom of the results for their registered distance.

DQ: Runners must complete the course in its intended order, as marked by race officials. Any deviation from or cutting of the course may result in a timing penalty or even disqualification. Additionally, runners who are found to be excessively rude to race personnel, volunteers, or others may also be considered for disqualification. We believe in fostering a respectful and supportive race environment, and these rules are in place to uphold that. 

Dropdowns: Runners may not be “dropped down” to a shorter distance once they have started a race and will not appear as finishers of the shorter distance. Runners may switch distances before the start of their race and will be eligible as a finisher in the updated race distance. There are no refunds for the difference in registration cost when switching to a shorter distance prior to event start. Drop downs do not qualify for Top 3 Podium awards or place rank. 

Course is a mix of asphalt walking trail and dirt trails. Asphalt is in black, dirt is in brown. Very little of the dirt trail is technical. The direction will be clockwise for the duration of all event distances. Elevation is significantly less than the 2024 course. There is only 75’ of elevation per mile. Twisted Nut trail goes right next to a creek bed that the kids tend to enjoy. 

Photography is provided as part of the trail family reunion experience. They're free for download, social media sharing, and personal printing. Mile 90 Photography will be returning for the third year in 2027.

Mile 90 2026 Pics Coming Soon

Mile 90 Photography: 2025
Arnold Begay Photography: 2024, 2023, 2022

Registration comes with a shirt. Make sure you sign up by 2/8/2027 for a guaranteed shirt.

For 2027: Unisex Sizes XS - 3X

Our children are our future and our present. We're all about providing positive experiences at an early age that lead to lifelong healthy habits. We love seeing families making memories too. Each parent entry comes with one free child (age 15 or under) entry. This applies to live events only, and does not include virtual. Please direct message us if you are interested.

Huge thanks to the Outlaw Trail Series for leading the way on this. When we saw that they do this, we knew it was the right thing to do. Check out their events at https://outlaw100.com for more family experiences. 

Registration may be deferred by 2/24/2027, the Wednesday leading up to the event. Deferrals are good for the following year only. 

Lake Vian Hilltop Run is located at Vian City Lake Walking Trail. Coming from the south, the 4-way stop in downtown Vian, travel north on Highway 82 for 2 miles. Coming from the north, from the T of Highway 100 and 82 at McQuicks gas station, travel south on Highway 82 for 7 miles. Overflow parking is at Armstrong Park .7 miles south on Highway 82. If you have family or friends not participating in the event, you may want them to drop you off at the race site before going to overflow parking. The walk on paved trails from overflow parking to the race site is .75 miles. Just keep left on all paved trails if walking from overflow to the race site. 

Packet pickup is located at the big pavilion near the start/finish line. Early packet pickup will be available Friday 12-6pm.  Race day packet pickup is available 7am-8am Saturday. All distances begin at 8am Saturday. All events have a 2pm Sunday cutoff.

Self-supported Aid Stations. You may choose to use your vehicle as a self-supported aid station, or you may set up a popup tent near the race course. There are designated areas for self-supported aid stations highlighted in pink.

The official event aid station will be located near the start/finish.  

Porta potties will be available Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. 

Bounce house is available both Saturday and Sunday. Please note that the bounce house is contingent upon weather and wind.

Camping at Vian City Lake is allowed for this specific event. This is not something that Town of Vian typically allows. If you plan on cooking with flame, plan on using propane camp stoves only. No open fires. There are no RV hookups at the race site, but there are several RV parks in the area, and a Love’s RV stop right off of the Interstate 40 Vian exit.  You are welcome to car camp or pitch a tent. 

Hilltop does not happen without volunteers. Volunteers applied for grant money to build the trails. Volunteers helped with training runs leading up to this event. We need volunteers. We have everything from helping with setup, packet pickup, course marshaling, aid station, and pack out. Join our team of magic makers. Sign up today as a volunteer for Lake Vian Hilltop Run by clicking on the Volunteer tab above. 

Animals must remain on a leash at all times during event, event setup, event teardown, and while camping before or after the event.

Participants dropping from an event must notify the Race Director, timing company, or one of its representatives prior to leaving the race site.