Vulture Vista Ultra

About the Event

Vulture Vista Ultra Year Three
June 27, 2026
DePauw Nature Park, Greencastle, Indiana

The Vulture Vista Ultra returns for its third year with a runner-built loop ultra set inside the former limestone quarry at DePauw Nature Park. Simple on purpose, challenging by design, and welcoming to runners of all levels.

The Course

The 4.5 mile loop winds through a reclaimed limestone quarry with tall rock walls, wooded singletrack, open trail, and wide views of the quarry cliffs. Turkey vultures circle overhead throughout the day, quietly observing who keeps moving and who starts to slow down.

The loop format keeps things honest and crew friendly, with runners passing through the start and finish area every lap.

Choose Your Challenge

• Six Hour Ultra
• Twelve Hour Ultra

Run solo or as part of a relay team and complete as many laps as possible before time runs out.

• 4.5 Mile Trail Run

A single loop option for newer trail runners, youth athletes, or anyone wanting to be part of race day without committing to an ultra.

Runner Experience

Expect two well stocked aid stations with ultra staples and Tailwind nutrition, a centralized start and finish area with space for crews or self support, clear course marking, and a laid back atmosphere that values effort over ego.

This is a race designed by runners for runners.

Giving Back

A portion of proceeds will support AKC A Kinetic Change and local high school and middle school track and cross country programs.

Your miles help create more opportunities for movement in the community.

Is This Race for You

If you enjoy loop ultras, honest courses, straightforward logistics, and a race that lets the trail and the work speak for themselves, Vulture Vista is waiting.

Races Offered

12 Hour Relay (per person)

Jun 27, 2026

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$65.00

12 Hour Solo

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 12 Hour Solo

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$85.00

6 Hour Relay (per person)

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hour Relay (per person)

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$55.00

6 Hour Solo

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hour Solo

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$65.00

4.5 Mile Challenge

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 4.5 Miles

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Greencastle.

thermostat Temperature

17.5° / 27.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.2° / 27.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 28m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:20

nightlight Sunset

21:15

About Greencastle

Learn more about the host city, Greencastle.

Greencastle is a city in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana, United States, and the county seat of Putnam County. It is located near Interstate 70 approximately halfway between Terre Haute and Indianapolis in the west-central portion of the state. The city is the home of DePauw University. The population was 9,820 at the 2020 census.