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Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650M
David from Washington, DC · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 10 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Decatur · 50M
Entry fee
$200Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenMon, June 1, 2026 ~ Tue, October 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 14, 2026
Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra race photo
David from Washington, DC · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

An ultramarathon run over 14 hours.

A race that tests endurance.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $200

until Oct 20, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra course map and elevation

Your 50M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit14h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:0014h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

398 County Road 4280, Decatur, TX

Individual 14 Hour Ultra and Team 14 Hour Ultra events are held together.

Start line is located at 398 County Road 4280, Decatur, TX, and the local start time is 8:00 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Decatur's Valley and Victory 14-hour ultra; packet-pickup information has not been made public.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo transit access; private farm at 398 County Road 4280, Decatur, TX 76234
  • Getting to the finishSame location - private farm, Decatur, TX (event ends where it starts, loop format)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for Decatur, Texas; this is a rural venue reached by car, with no public…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No transit access; private farm at 398 County Road 4280, Decatur, TX 76234

Official page: race runs 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM CDT on a looped course through a private farm. No public road/landmark details beyond the address given.

No public transit, car access only - rural private farm venue outside Decatur, TX. Parking/shuttle details not published; official page suggests contacting the race director directly for logistics not covered on the registration page.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location - private farm, Decatur, TX (event ends where it starts, loop format)

14-hour timed event on a looped private-farm course; finish is at the same farm site as the start.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the official page.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for Decatur, Texas; this is a rural venue reached by car, with no public transit relevant to race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race is held on a loop course set up on private farmland in Decatur, Wise County, Texas.

It is divided into individual and team relay divisions, and registration is handled through RunSignup.

Times are local to Decatur. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Grapevine｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

$76

View on Klook

Dallas JFK Assassination Site Private Tour (Half Day)

$15

View on Klook

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Meet Greet Service By Allways

$278

View on Klook

Hotels near the Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra start line in Decatur

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Grapevine｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

$76

View on Klook

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Meet Greet Service By Allways

$278

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Decatur

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Decatur after the race

Seeing Decatur with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Dallas JFK Assassination Site Private Tour (Half Day)

$15

View on Klook

Private Self-Guided Tour from Dallas West End to Klyde Warren Park

$15

View on Klook

Dallas Arts District Mansions Private Half-Day Tour

$15

View on Klook

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Decatur.

Total cost and budget for Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Decatur runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra

FAQ
When does Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Decatur, TX, United States.

How much is the Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $200.

What is the time limit for Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026?

14h.

What distances does Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 start?

398 County Road 4280, Decatur, TX.

When does registration for Valley and Victory 14 Hour Ultra 2026 open?

Registration runs from Mon, June 1, 2026 to Tue, October 20, 2026.

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