8 Hours of Brown County

DESCRIPTION

We're back! And FREE for all Indiana Trail Running Association (ITRA) members! (Your discount is applied at checkout.)

What is this?

This is ITRA's seventh annual 8-Hour of Brown County at Brown County State Park. We will have a challenging 8-hour course to run plus optional camping and meals for all participants!

Event Schedule

• Date: June 20, 2026
• Time: Between 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Recreation Center next to Rally Camp 1
• Camping: From 6 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2026, through Noon on Sunday, June 22, 2026

What’s the Course Like?

The main course includes a single loop course with about 6 miles of single track trail. There will also be a "short" rugged loop that is about 3 miles. Both loops start and finish at our base camp for the day - The Recreation Center right next to Rally Camp 1. Run, walk, or crawl the loops as many times as you want during the 8-hour event.

Is this a race?

Nope. Think of it as a glorified training run. But, we will give out a couple of special awards at the end. How about that?!

Do I have to run for 8-hours straight?

Of course not. The Course will be open for 8 hours. Run, hike, or crawl as much or as little as you want. But be sure to hang around during and afterward to support your fellow runners and have fun!

Will there be course support?

• Aid Station: Yes, a staffed aid station at the start/finish area.
• Fill-up Station: Located at Rally 1 (approximately 2 miles into the main loop).
• Container: Please bring your own container (handheld/hydration pack).
• Food: Plenty of food to share: feel free to bring some stuff too!

Does this cost money?

That depends. The total cost of the event (running, camping, and meals) is included as a membership benefit of the Indiana Trail Running Association. ITRA Members pay no money, zilch, nada! Your membership discount will be taken at checkout. Non-members will be charged $30 for the run and $20 (Optional - which will be paid to the park) for weekend camping if you choose. Certain fees from runsignup.com may also apply. Proceeds from the event are going to the Indiana Trail Running Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, as a fundraiser. The money is going to a good cause. Join the club and pay nothing!

Awards

Yes! Once again we are doing a “Garmin Challenge.” A special award will be given to the male and female participants with the most mileage recorded during the 8-hour event on their GPS watches. Our awards are very impressive. Just ask around.

Camping

Yes. Once again we have reserved Rally Camp 1 for the whole weekend. ITRA Members camp for free (but you need to register in advance) and non-members pay $20 (Optional - fee goes to the park) for the whole weekend. There will be informal running opportunities, a campfire, and pitch-in meals. A great time will be had by all!

I am a Member, How do I get my discount?

Your discount will be taken at check out. (When registering, use the same email you used for your ITRA membership.)

What if the event gets canceled?

Sorry, there will be no refunds.

Anything else?

Support your local non-profit trail running club!

Event Link

For more information, visit the event page: 8 Hours of Brown County.