Tecumseh Trail Challenge
About the Event
RACE DATE: October 17th, 2026.
DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)
GUIDEBOOK: CLICK HERE or see below
CAMPING: Festival-Style camping available at the race site
Tent Only, no amenities, pit toilets & porta potties
Cost is $5 per person, pay at registration or RunSingUp (store).
There are 74 primitive sites 1 mile south event site
Register upon arrival @Forest Service Office.
Additional Lodging: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Story Inn, Explore Brown County.
START/FINISH: Group Camp @ Yellowwood Lake
Double feature savings
Run the 50K and receive 10% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras & Tecumseh 50k!
Email us for 20% off code off into Jackson if you have already registered. You may use the bundle option during registration.
ITR Members get 25% off. Email us for discount!
POST-RACE EXPERIENCE: (Food for 2026 pending, will delete when official)
Finisher Medals & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in ea. AG), On site custom finish engravings "FREE" by RTB awards, Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (Vegan) Soup, Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes!
Hoodies/T-Shirts are optional to keep entry fees lower.
DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 25th running of this fall classic trail run race! We have worked hard at keeping with the true to its name "Tecumseh Trail Challenge" redesigning the race around the railroad closure to provide a more nostalgic course we know runners will be excited about! Come run with us through the demanding, challenging, yet beautifully rewarding terrain during the autumn colors this fall as we create something special together!
Learn about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
Visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules & other events
RESULTS UPDATE:
As we have swapped from Ultrasignup to Runsignup we will be slowly working to post previous year results on runsignup. Results are not gone, it's just a time consuming process.
Ready to test your limits? The Tecumseh Trail Challenge brings a highly anticipated Ultra, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 12.9K to Nashville on October 17, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Indiana.
Races Offered
Trail running
50K
Scenic and Challenging Lollypop out and back loop using primarily the Tecumseh Trail in Yellowwood State Forest.
50k 2-4Person Relay
NOTE: The 50k Relay uses the 8 mile course, So yes its technically 32miles. Get 2-4 friends together and come join us for a scenic loop around Yellowwood Lake on part of Tecumseh Trail and hangout with the trail running community at the finish shoot where your runners will exchange!
26.2
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge OG Event. This Marathon uses much of the Tecumseh Trail taking runners through some of the most scenic sections of the trail including a lap around Yellowwood Lake!
13.1
Take the Challenge of the single lap, rugged and scenic half marathon! This race seems to be exploding in popularity for good reason! Its just hard enough while being the heart of the views!
8Mile
It may be the shortest distance of the Festival but make no mistake...There's THAT HILL "If ya know ya know" to tackle after you prepare to close out your loop around the gorgeous Yellowwood Lake.
About Nashville
Tecumseh Trail Challenge takes place in Nashville, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
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