Vulture Vista Ultra

Vulture Vista Ultra — Year Four

2027 | DePauw Nature Park | Greencastle, Indiana

The miles are yours. The challenge is waiting.

Welcome to the fourth year of Vulture Vista Ultra, a runner-built endurance event set inside the rugged beauty of a former limestone quarry at DePauw Nature Park in Greencastle, Indiana.

Steep climbs, wooded trails, towering limestone cliffs, and summer heat make this a race that rewards determination more than speed.

Whether you're chasing a new distance, testing your limits, running with teammates, or experiencing your first trail race, there's a place for you at Vulture Vista.

Simple on purpose. Challenging by design. Built for runners.

The Course

Our 4.5-mile loop takes runners through a reclaimed limestone quarry featuring towering rock walls, wooded singletrack, exposed trails, and sweeping views of the quarry cliffs.

Above it all, the turkey vultures circle, watching as runners tackle another climb, finish another lap, and find out just how far they're willing to go.

The loop format brings runners back through the central start and finish area every lap, creating an atmosphere where crews, volunteers, families, and fellow runners become part of the experience.

One loop at a time. One more lap.

Choose Your Challenge

12-Hour Ultra

How far can you go in twelve hours? Run solo or with a relay team and complete as many laps as possible before time runs out.

6-Hour Ultra

Six hours to challenge yourself, find your rhythm, and discover what's possible. Solo and relay options offer something for experienced ultrarunners and first-time endurance athletes alike.

4.5-Mile Trail Run

One unforgettable loop through the quarry. Perfect for trail-running newcomers, youth athletes, and runners who want to experience Vulture Vista without committing to a timed ultra.

The Runner Experience

Vulture Vista was created by runners who understand what makes a great race.

Expect:

Two well-stocked aid stations featuring ultra-running staples and Tailwind nutrition

A centralized start/finish area with room for crews and self-support

A challenging but rewarding course with memorable scenery

Supportive volunteers and a welcoming trail-running community

An atmosphere where personal achievements matter just as much as podium finishes

No matter your pace or experience, you'll find people cheering you on.

Effort over ego. Community over competition.

Miles That Make a Difference

Vulture Vista is about more than running miles. It's about creating opportunities for others to run them, too.

A portion of proceeds supports AKC — A Kinetic Change and our local middle school and high school cross country and track programs, helping provide equipment, race opportunities, and resources for young athletes.

Our goal is simple: help these teams spend more time running, competing, and growing together, and less time raising money through car washes and other fundraisers.

You run the miles. We help the next generation run theirs.

Find Your Limit. Then Keep Moving.

Whether you're here for one loop or twelve hours, Vulture Vista is your opportunity to challenge yourself, experience something different, and become part of a growing endurance-running community.

Come for the challenge. Stay for the people. Leave knowing you were part of something bigger.

We'll see you at the quarry.