Tecumseh Trail Challenge Training Runs

Race Overview

Indiana Trail Running Association's training runs for DINO's Tecumseh Trail Challenge.

• Type: Non-competitive group runs
• Purpose: Introduce runners to Yellowwood State Forest and key portions of the Tecumseh Trail Challenge marathon and 50K courses
• Course Marking: Each training run will be lightly marked
• GPX Download: Runners are encouraged to download the course GPX prior to starting

Course maps may be found via DINO's event website.

Important Information

The terrain can be quite challenging and cell service is poor. For safety, checking in and out of the group run is mandatory.

Additional Resources

• Website: Indiana Trail Running Association
• DINO Event: Tecumseh Trail Marathon

Training Run #1 Details

• Distance: 9.4 Miles
• Route: Start/Finish to Prang Aid Station and back
• Date: September 12, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am

Unmanned water stop at Prang Aid Station (4.7 miles).

Meet at Jackson Creek Trail Head in Yellowwood State Forest: 39.18445264972188, -86.33760821521159
772-1564 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN 47448

Training Run #2 Details

• Distance: 12.1 Miles
• Route: Start/Finish to Scare O'Fat loop, Y-Trail, and back to Start/Finish
• Date: September 26, 2026
• Time: 10:00 am

Unmanned water stop at Dam Aid Station (2 & 6.3 Miles).

Meet at Jackson Creek Trail Head in Yellowwood State Forest: 39.18445264972188, -86.33760821521159
772-1564 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN 47448

Race Link

For more details and registration, visit: Tecumseh Trail Challenge Training Run