Eiffel Tower Triathlon

The Vermillion Trails Alliance is excited to host the fourth annual Victory Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k! Come run at a one of a kind USATF certified Boston Qualifier course that was a once-secret military compound, and support the VTA in its mission to grow and connect the people of Vermillion County by expanding our network of trail and recreation opportunities!

The Races: Whether you want to qualify for the Boston Marathon or you want to experience a 5K in a very unique setting, we have something for you!

• Race through a once-secret historic military compound

• Certified marathon course for national race qualifications

• Unique Bib #’s and finisher medals

• Military themed race shirts

• Discounts for Veterans, Vermillion and Parke Co. students and staff

The Location: Vermillion Rise Mega Park. The races take place on the grounds of a once-secret military munitions compound which supplied our military with explosives to help the U.S. win peace for the world during WWII. Our venue was then used to store many other military weapons throughout the mid 1900’s through the very early 2000’s. Now the Vermillion Rise Mega Park has been repurposed for local industry and retains many remnants and evidence of military ruins and manufacturing facilities.

Run/Walk 2 laps inside Fairbanks Park to benefit HAPPY TAILS, LUCKY PUPS & DOG IT DIG IT ANIMAL RESCUES

Please join us for a leisurely walk/run through Fairbanks Park while supporting 3 local rescues!!

Happy Tails Animal Rescue (https://www.happytailsanimalrescue.com/)

Lucky Pups Rescue (Lucky Pups Rescue, Inc on Facebook)

Dog It Dig It Rescue (https://www.dogitdigitrescue.com )

After finishing your race, enjoy a FREE post-race massage

Union Hospital Fitness Center will have door prizes!

Scoop, There It Is ice cream truck will also be on site for a post-race treat (cash & cards accepted)

Hydration Station by ANS (Active Nutrition & Supplements)

Registration begins at 8am in Blumberg Shelter. Race starts at 9am

Overall and age division awards given!

Registration

15yrs and up- $15

14yrs and under - $10

($5 increase on race day)

Cutoff for an event t-shirt is April 2nd

The Riley Lions Club is planning our Second Annual; Riley STRIDES for Diabetes Awareness 5k Walk/Run to benefit Lions Club International Foundation Diabetes Projects

The Walk/Run will be held on Saturday April 25th, 2026, at 10AM. Registration/ Race check in will be on Friday, April 24th, from 5 PM to 7 PM and on the morning of the race (April 25th, 2026) starting at 8:30 AM. This event is to help promote awareness of Diabetes in our community and all proceeds will benefit the Lions Club International Foundation. The Run/Walk will be $25 per person (prices may vary with online registration). Each participant who registers by Friday, April 17th, 2026, will receive a T-shirt with the STRIDES logo and the event information on it.

Lions clubs around the world organize STRIDES community events to help promote awareness about diabetes and emphasize the importance of regular, healthy exercise in the prevention and management of this disease.

The Run/Walk will start in front of the Vision Baptist Church in Riley on S. Canal St. and will start going down 1st St. in Riley till it will lead down the new Riley trail. the turning point for the 5K will be at Lama Road.

The Race will end with snacks from sponsors and information from our sponsors on Diabetes awareness. Participants will also have the opportunity to be screened for diabetes before the event!

USAT CERTIFIED EVENT

USAT membership will be required at registration or you can opt for a 1Day USAT race license.

Thunder in the Valley Triathlon is 41 years old in 2026. Athletes will also get top notch swag with custom die cast finisher medals and awards, swim caps, and a super cool Thunder in the Valley t-shirt.

Sprint Triathlon Distances 500Μ SWIM 20K BIKE 5K RUN

Duathlon Distances 1.6K RUN 20K BIKE 5K RUN

This triathlon will begin at 8am with a 500 meter swim in the calm Hawthorn Lake. After a quick lakeside transition athletes will head out for a smooth, fast 20k bike course with rolling hills that brings them back to the transition area. Athletes will then run on a shaded, flat out and back 5k course before returning to the finish line. This race is the perfect race for the new triathlete looking for their first triathlon, or the seasoned athlete looking for their first race of the season. For 41 years, Thunder has been the race to kick-off triathlon season!

The Duathlon will begin with a 1 mile out and back run to transition before heading out on the 20k bike course. This race is held around and within beautiful Hawthorn Park with great competition for beginners and experienced athletes. Awards and post race refreshments following the race.

The guarantee t-shirt cutoff is May 1st at 11:59pm. If you sign up after this date, there is not a guarantee you will get a shirt, even though we will order some extras.

USAT rules state that competitors may wear wetsuits if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower.

USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is between 78.1 – 83.9 degrees, competitors may wear wetsuits but will not be eligible for awards or USAT ranking points.

USAT rules also state that if the water temperature is 84 degrees or higher, wetsuits may not be worn.

Get ready for an explosion of color during the Surviving the Color 5k run/walk! Be sure to dress in white and we'll make sure you leave covered in color!

Not a runner? That's OK! We are all about having a fun time not setting records!

This run benefits the organization Team of Mercy whom offers assistance to those left behind after an attempted or completed suicide. Each year Surviving the Color will be dedicated in memory to those lost in our local community to suicide.

All Participants will receive:

• An awesome Surviving the Color t-shirt*

• A custom Surviving the color bib# with your name printed on it**

• 8 total color stations where you will be drenched in color!

• Post-race food and refreshments

• A rocking post-race DJ concert!

• The t-shirt cut off is May 11th you must be registered by this date to receive an event t-shirt. Additional shirts available for $10 during registration.

** The cutoff date to have your name printed on the custom bib# is May 2nd. If you are running in memory of someone you can also choose to have their name printed on the bib#.

Children 8 & under can register for free and add a t-shirt for $10 if they would like one.

Race Day Parking will take place in the following areas:

• Baesler's Market Parking Lot

• Corporate Square - just north of Baesler's and they have a big parking lot which is right next to Baesler's lot

• Meadows Shopping Center - just west of Baesler's they have a huge lot participants can park in and walk over

Participants should plan to walk to the start line which is approximately 200 meters from Baesler's Market. After the event ends in Deming Park participants should plan to walk back to Baesler's which is just under a mile away from Deming Park.

Event Schedule

Friday May 15th

• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - 1st Packet Pickup - Baesler's Market - 2900 Popular Street Terre Haute, IN 47803

Saturday May 16th

• 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Packet Pickup - Baesler's Market - 2900 Popular Street Terre Haute, IN 47803

• 8:40 a.m. - Pre-Race Ceremony - Intersection of Brown and Ohio

• 9:00 a.m. - 5k Race Start

• 9:30 a.m. - Food and Refreshments are available, and the Band Begins Playing!

If you would like a memorial banner in memory of someone you've lost to suicide placed along the route, please send your request to teamofmercy@gmail.com. Please send a photo along with their name and birth/passing dates. Please have all requests submitted by April 30th. If we have had a banner made in the previous years, you DO NOT need to email in your request. We use them year after year.

The event will start at 8:30 a.m. with an opening ceremony at the corner of Ohio and Brown.

You will then run/walk down Ohio to Deming Park. After 2 laps around the park and passing through tons of color stations, you will end at the Deming Park Pavilion, where participants will enjoy free snacks, refreshments, and music!

Check out photos from last year's fun filled event on Team of Mercy's facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/teamofmercy

There are no refunds for Surviving the Color due to the fact all funds go to a not-for-profit and many of the items are bought well in advance of the event date.