Tecumseh Trail Challenge

🏃‍♂️ RACE DATE

October 17th, 2026.

📏 DISTANCE

• Available Distances: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)

📖 GUIDEBOOK

• Access: CLICK HERE or see below

🌲 CAMPING

• Type: Festival-Style camping available at the race site
• Amenities: Tent Only, no amenities, pit toilets & porta potties
• Cost: $5 per person, pay at registration or RunSignUp (store).
• Sites: 74 primitive sites 1 mile south of the event site. Register upon arrival at Forest Service Office.

🏕️ ADDITIONAL LODGING

• Options: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Story Inn, Explore Brown County.

🏁 START/FINISH

Group Camp @ Yellowwood Lake

💰 DOUBLE FEATURE SAVINGS

• Discount: Run the 50K and receive 10% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras & Tecumseh 50k!
• Special Offers: 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

• Finisher Medals: Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in each AG).
• Custom Finish Engravings: "FREE" by RTB awards.
• Food: 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!
• Merchandise: Hoodies/T-Shirts are optional to keep entry fees lower.

🏆 RACE COMMITMENT

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 MORE

• Explore: Learn about the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
• Training Runs: Visit Indiana Trail Running 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.