Victory Marathon
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VICTORY RACES - Marathon, Half, and 5K
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Hillsdale, IN (1051 W Indiana Ave, 47854) at the Vermillion Rise Mega Park. The race offers three distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5k
The event includes race day packet pickup and registration. Base registration fees listed for early registration are $65 for the marathon, $45 for the half marathon, and $25 for the 5k; fees increase after February 6, 2026 and continue to rise in later registration periods. All finishers receive a medal.
Course and logistics
The course is USATF certified and listed as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The races take place on grounds of a former military munitions compound. The half marathon and 5k use a single loop through the compound. The full marathon is a two-lap course on paved roads past old outposts, TNT manufacturing buildings, VX storage facilities, and shooting ranges.
Aid and facilities: the half marathon will have four water/aid stations spaced about every 2.5 - 3 miles; the full marathon will have eight stations; the 5k has an aid station about halfway. Port-o-potties are provided near mile 7 for the half, at miles 7 and 20 for the full, and at the finish area. Additional race features include unique bib numbers, military-themed race shirts, and discounts for veterans and local students and staff. Directions note entry through the park south gate at E. County Road 300 S and State Road 63, with volunteers directing participants to the main building. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.