Jackson County Ultras
About this race
RACE DATE: Dec. 5th 2026
LOCATION (CHECK IN): Brownstown IN "PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center, Inc."
EVENTS: 10m, 50k, 100K, 100K 2-6p Relay
ONLINE CLOSE: Nov 20th @ Midnight - You may register day of ($10 more) "if not sold out"
- Apparel deadline Nov 15th - Added in the RunSignUp store
Pricing: Prices Increase on June 1st & Sept 1st. - Run Tecumseh Trail Challenge 50k & receive a 10% off Tecumseh & Jackson Ultra Distances for both events!
- Email us for code on registered or grab a race bundle when registering
- ITR Members receive 15% off- email us here if not applied at checkout.
HELP US MAKE HISTORY AND BECOME THE ONLY 100K MIDWEST WESTERN STATES QUALIFIER!
WE NEED 100 FINISHERS IN THE 100K!
Though the course is rugged, Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center balances that out with warm, dry places to eat, sleep, shower, and gather before and after the race. We've partnered with the camp to bring you affordable weekend-long packages including full meals on Friday night, Saturday post-race "ends at Midnight", and Sunday recovery breakfast.
RACE PERKS AND EXPIRENCE
- PRIZE MONEY- Pending amounts for 2026, See Guidebook (Note: Revised date)
- Real time results
- All results will be published to Ultrasignup & RunSignUp
- 100k FINISHERS BELT BUCKLE!
- LIVE TRACKING (100k/100k relay only) (2026 update coming)
- 24 HOUR CUT-OFF! All Distances!
- Well stocked Aid Stations!
- Finisher medals / Age Group Awards for ALL!
- Weekend cabin packages & meal options (See STORE during registration)
- Indoor heated facility for drop bags & crew
- FREE professional photos!
- Post-race food Noon-Midnight
- (Chili, Vegan/GF Soup, Assorted Sandwiches, Hummus Pita and veggie tray, chef's salad, chips, condiments drinks, etc.)
Access to post-race showers
- (Chili, Vegan/GF Soup, Assorted Sandwiches, Hummus Pita and veggie tray, chef's salad, chips, condiments drinks, etc.)
- Camping-
- Jackson-Washington State Forest has 54 primitive first come first serve campsites. They are $13 per night. These are located conveniently just down the road from the event & even some of the sites are on the course itself.
- FREE FUN RUN/WALK/HIKE
VOLUNTEERS
- If you are unable to run please consider Volunteering, Volunteers are Essential to this event!
- Volunteers may register on event registration page or email us for more info.
- 6+ Hours and get free entry into any DINO Event
- Free T-Shirt and meal for all volunteers!
Ready to test your limits? The Jackson County Ultras brings a highly anticipated 16.1K, Ultra, 1.6K to Brownstown on November 1, 2025. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Indiana.
Pick your distance
Trail running
Training Run
We will loosely mark the course and allow for at least 1 lap. Runners with a fast enough pace may complete 2 laps. Those who can not do 2 laps in 4 hours but want to run a second lap may sign out after 1 lap and then run the next lap knowing we may end up behind them unmarking the course. GPX is recommended. We will meet at PYOCA.
100k
Help us bring in 100 finishers and make the Midwest's only 100k Western States Qualifier!
100k 2p Relay Team
Grab some friends and join in on the fun! This year the relay will have Live Tracking! 100k soloist may participate as a relay member but MUST register and pay for both events.
100k 3p Relay Team
Grab some friends and join in on the fun! This year the relay will have Live Tracking! 100k soloist may participate as a relay member but MUST register and pay for both events.
100k 4p Relay Team
Grab some friends and join in on the fun! This year the relay will have Live Tracking! 100k soloist may participate as a relay member but MUST register and pay for both events.
100k 5p Relay Team
Grab some friends and join in on the fun! This year the relay will have Live Tracking! 100k soloist may participate as a relay member but MUST register and pay for both events.
100k 6p Relay Team
Grab some friends and join in on the fun! This year the relay will have Live Tracking! 100k soloist may participate as a relay member but MUST register and pay for both events.
50k
Welcome to the only 50k where you can upgrade to 100k during your race! Nah, no downgrades though.
10Mile
Enjoy 1 lap around our amazing course with 360 vistas, lakes and more!
Lake Lap (Kids, Family, Fun Lap)
Mom and Dad join your kids from a late afternoon lap around the lake. This is strictly for fun. No awards, no check in or timing. Meet at the finish area prior to start! Consider bringing a flashlight or headlamp just in case.
PACER
You may have different pacers Pacers must do 1 full lap before switching at the main building Start/Finish. Pacers Must register and pick up pacer bib. Pacer Registration is free. After check in hours, pacer may reg/pick up bib downstairs at timing Accommodations must be purchased. See store Pacers are welcome to use Aid stations. Pacers may NOT MULE items for runners, doing so will result in DQ. Pacers are for the 100k solo runners only. Pacers may join for the last 2 laps. 60+ may have a pacer the last 3 laps Only 1 Pacer at a time
Running
1 Mile Morning Loopy Lake Lap (Fun Run)
Join us in the early morning hours to bring back more hype for those final finishers on course! This is for fun, no timing, no check in, no awards etc. Just come to the finish area to celebrate our runners if you don't wanna run the lap.
About Brownstown
Jackson County Ultras takes place in Brownstown, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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