Lake Vian Hilltop Run
Lake Vian Hilltop Run offers a unique lakeside experience with mixed-terrain loops.
Race Date
Feb 27, 2027
Location
Vian, OK
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Location
- Vian, Oklahoma
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 4 Miles, 50K, 50 Miles, 100K, 100 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 25
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Lake Vian Hilltop Run, set against the backdrop of Lake Vian, offers a distinctive race experience. Runners navigate a 2-mile looped course that winds through wooded single-track dirt trails before ascending to a hilltop with views overlooking the lake.
The course is a blend of mixed paved surfaces and natural trails, providing varied terrain for participants. With aid stations strategically placed every two miles, runners are well-supported throughout their journey. The event also boasts a variety of distances, from a 4-miler to ultra-marathon challenges up to 100 miles, catering to a wide range of running abilities.
Participants can expect a lively atmosphere, particularly with the looped design allowing for multiple passes through a cheer zone. The race aims to provide ample refreshments, with both sugary and salty options available at aid stations. Early registration is encouraged to secure a guaranteed race shirt, adding a tangible memento to the event.
Race-provided description
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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt
Start Location
Lake Vian, Vian, OK, 74962
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Lake River, Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~25 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 5 states
winner 1:49:55
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 25 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2023
Total finishers
25
Median time
2:53:25
Latest turnout
25
States
5
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Lake Vian Hilltop Run?
The Lake Vian Hilltop Run is held on Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Lake Vian Hilltop Run take place?
It takes place in Vian, Oklahoma.
What distances does the Lake Vian Hilltop Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 4 Miles, 50K, 50 Miles, 100K, 100 Miles.
Is the Lake Vian Hilltop Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Lake Vian Hilltop Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Lake Vian Hilltop Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 25 runners who have completed the Lake Vian Hilltop Run.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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