Tecumseh Trail Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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

📅 Race Date & Venue

• RACE DATE: October 18th, 2025
• START/FINISH: Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot
• LOCATION: 775 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN

🏕️ Camping Information

• CAMPING: Festival-style camping "Tent only" at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area).
• COST: $5 per person per night, payable to DINO staff at registration area or during registration.
• PRIMITIVE SITES: 74 "primitive" developed sites 1 mile south of race start, available for registration upon arrival.
• ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Limited rooms at Story INN, Explore Brown County.

💰 Pricing & Start Times

• 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: (8:30am) - 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 will receive medals.
• CUSTOM FINISH TIME ENGRAVINGS: Free by RTB awards.
• MEALS: Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (vegan) Soup. Additional meal tickets available for family & friends.
• OTHER AMENITIES: Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (must be 21), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes!

🌲 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!

🏆 Awards & Recognition

All distances receive a finisher medal and awards! 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."

📚 Additional Resources

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