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Victory Marathon

April 3, 2027 · 8:30 AMHillsdale, Indiana, United States

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Race Day

50°F

Feels cool

Total elevation gain

100ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

1/ 10

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The Lowdown

The Victory Marathon is a USATF-certified, Boston Qualifier road marathon on Saturday, April 3, 2027, in Hillsdale, Indiana, hosted by the Vermillion Trails Alliance. The two-lap course runs on paved, closed-to-traffic roads through the Vermillion Rise Mega Park, a once-secret World War II military munitions compound, past old outposts, TNT manufacturing buildings, VX nerve gas storage facilities and military shooting ranges. The marathon starts at 8:30 am with the half marathon, and the course closes at 3:30 pm. Entry is $65 through January 29, 2027, and finishers receive a medal. Proceeds support the Vermillion Trails Alliance and its trail and recreation projects in Vermillion County.

Course Highlights: 01Vermillion Rise Mega Park – start and finish at the main 7700 Building on a former military munitions compound
02Old military outposts – passed along the paved roads of the compound
03TNT manufacturing buildings – remnants of the WWII explosives production site
04VX nerve gas storage facilities – former weapons storage buildings on the grounds
05Military shooting ranges – part of the compound the course passes
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 7 hours (course closes at 3:30 pm)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Book Stay

01: The marathon is a two-lap course, and the half marathon and 5K are a single loop
02: Marathoners must be on their second lap by 12:00 pm
03: Eight aid stations on the marathon course offer water, Gatorade, orange slices and granola bar chunks
04: A portable toilet at mile 7 serves the marathon, which passes it at miles 7 and 20
05: Portable toilets are also at the finish line, which marathoners pass at mile 13
06: Race-day packet pickup and registration run from 6:30 to 8:00 am
07: Runners enter through the south gate at County Road 300 S and State Road 63, and parking is at the 7700 Building
08: All finishers receive a medal, and unique bib numbers and military-themed race shirts are part of the event
09: Discounts are offered to veterans and to Vermillion and Parke County students and staff
10: The marathon awards ceremony is at 1:00 pm

Questions about the Victory Marathon 2027

When is the Victory Marathon 2027?

Saturday, April 3, 2027.

Where is the Victory Marathon?

Hillsdale, Indiana, United States.

What time does the Victory Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:30 AM, local time.

What is the Victory Marathon time limit?

7 hours (course closes at 3:30 pm).

How do I enter the Victory Marathon 2027?

Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.

How much does the Victory Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $65.

When and where is packet pickup for the Victory Marathon?

Apr 3, 2027: Packet pickup runs 6:30 to 8:00 am and the marathon and half marathon start at 8:30 am.

What is the Victory Marathon elevation gain?

100 ft (30 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.

What is the Victory Marathon course like?

It passes Vermillion Rise Mega Park, Old military outposts and TNT manufacturing buildings.

What is the weather like at the Victory Marathon?

The race-day average is 10 °C (50 °F). Feels cool.

Is the Victory Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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