Tecumseh Trail Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

FULL EVENT DETAILS: https://www.dinoseries.com/tecumseh-trail-marathon

RACE DATE: October 18th, 2025

DISTANCE: 8 Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)

⛺ Camping Information

• Festival-Style Camping: Tent only at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area).
• Cost: $5 per person per night, payable at registration area or during registration.
• Primitive Sites: 74 sites available 1 mile south of race start: registration upon arrival.
• Additional Options: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Limited rooms at Story INN, Explore Brown County.

🕒 Pricing & Start Times

PRICING & START TIMES "Full Schedule below":

• 50k: (8:00am) - Early $90 / Increase (June 1st) $105 / Day of $115
• ALL NEW 50k 2-4p Relay: (9:00am) - Per Person Early $35 / Increase (June 1st) $45 / Day of $55
• 26.2: (8:15am) - Early $80 / Increase (June 1st) $95 / Day of $105
• 13.1: (8:30) - Early $65 / Increase (June 1st) $80 / Day of $90
• 8m: (9:00am) - Early $35 / Increase (June 1st) $45 / Day of $55
  • Double feature savings: Run the 50K and get 20% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras! Email us to validate entry & receive code.

🎉 Post-Race Experience

• Finisher Medals: All participants receive a medal.
• Custom Engravings: On-site finish time engravings "free" by RTB awards.
• Food Options: Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (vegan) Soup: additional meal tickets available for friends & family.
• Community Vibe: Fire pit, SMORES BUFFET, and athletic brewing (MUST BE 21 even though it's NA).

🌲 Race Experience

DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 23rd running of this fall classic trail run race! We have been hard at work 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 this year! Come run with us through the demanding, challenging, yet beautifully rewarding terrain during the autumn colors this fall as we create something special together!

🏅 Finisher Details

All Distances receive a finisher medal and awards!!!

👥 New Relay Option

ALL NEW THIS YEAR 50k 2-4 person relay! Enjoy the community vibes as the course will utilize the 8 mile loop "yes that means it's technically 32 miles."

🏞️ Learn More

Learn about the entire 42 mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here for training run schedules & other events.

START/FINISH: Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot