Aid stations and bathrooms every 2 miles? Heck, yes! We'll have plenty of sugary and salty calories and hydration to keep you going. Oh yeah, the actual running/walking part of the course. It's mixed paved and single track dirt trails that wind through the woods to the hilltop overlooking Lake Vian. 4 Miler, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k, 50 Miler, 100k, and 100 Miler. How hilly is Hilltop? About 75 feet of elevation gain per mile. So finishing any of the distances is a big deal. That's why we have finisher medals for all who complete at least 4 miles. We're also doing Top 3 Overall Human awards for each distance.
Race photos are included for the 2026 event. They’re available for FREE download a few days after the event.
Hilltop does not happen without volunteers. Volunteers applied for grant money to build the trails. Volunteers have put on the training runs leading up to this event. We need volunteers. We have everything from helping with setup, to packet pickup and course marshaling. We would love to have you as part of our team. Sign up today as a volunteer.
Friday, February 27
Noon - 6pm Early packet pickup, self-aid setup, tent setup
Saturday, February 28, 2026
5am - 6am Check-in / Day-Of Registration - Ultra Distances
5am - 8am Check-in / Day-Of Registration - Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 Mile
6am Ultra Distances Start
8am Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 Mile Start
Sunday, March 1, 2026
8am Half Marathon, 4 Mile Start
2pm All Distance Cutoff
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