05/28/2026
Issac shared this with me today. Lake Vian Hilltop Run made the cover of June/July 2026 ULTRARUNNING magazine. Let me tell you a little about how big of a deal this is. The planning that goes into an event with hundreds of runners coming from all across the country is indescribable. The coordinating to keep the entire weekend event safe, and enjoyable begins long before the event starts. Issac prepares for the worst and expects the best. He has contingency plans for every scenario from a bee sting to a catastrophic injury all the way up on 100 mile hill. Issac’s dedication and preparedness makes this event the spectacular annual monster it is. These runners fill our restaurants, fill their tanks at our stations and come back every year because of the planning and preparing Issac does every year. As beautiful as we know VIAN is and deserves to be on this cover for that reason it is due to Issac, his family, and his dedicated team’s sacrifices and preparing we made this cover. Thank you Issac for being the shining light for Vian through your passion for running and love of the town.