8 Hours of Brown County

  • Date Fri 13th June 2025 - Sat 14th June 2025
  • Location Nashville, Indiana
  • Price $22.20 - $54.00
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 8 Hours of Brown County, taking place from June 13 to June 14, 2025, in the scenic Nashville, Brown County State Park! This seventh annual event promises an exciting and challenging experience for trail running enthusiasts. Participants can tackle a single loop course featuring approximately 8 miles of breathtaking single-track trails, with a total elevation change of around 2000 feet. The main event kicks off on June 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., where runners can choose to run, walk, or hike as many loops as they desire during the 8-hour time frame.

For those looking to enhance their experience, optional camping will be available from Friday evening through Sunday noon, creating the perfect opportunity for camaraderie among fellow trail runners. Best of all, ITRA members can join the fun for free! With special awards up for grabs, including the exciting Garmin Challenge for the most mileage logged, this event is not just a race, but a celebration of the vibrant trail running community. Donโ€™t miss out on this unforgettable adventure in the heart of Indianaโ€™s natural beauty!

Organiser's Description

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!

THE 8-HOUR RUN IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 14, 2025, BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 4:00 PM. FOR THE 2025 EVENT, WE WILL BEGIN AND FINISH AT THE RECREATION CENTER NEXT TO RALLY CAMP 1.

Optional Camping will be from 5:30 pm on Friday, June 13, 2025, through Noon on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

WHATS THE COURSE LIKE? The main course includes a single loop course with about 8 miles of single track trail - approximately 2000 of total elevation change. There will also be a "short" rugged loop that is about 2.2 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? Yes. There will be a staffed aid station at the start/finish area and a fill-up station at Rally 1 (approximately 2 miles into the main loop). _Please bring your own container_ (handheld/hydration pack). We will have cups on hand but we encourage trail runners to be as self-sufficient as possible and help us minimize our environmental footprint. As always, we will have 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!

OK, YOU SAID SOMETHING ABOUT 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!

Races

  • 8 Hours of Brown County -- Run Only/No Camping

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS SOON
    This is an 8-Hour trail running event at Brown County State Park, brought to you by Indiana Trail Running Association, Inc., an Indiana non-profit and tax-exempt corporation. Members of the Indiana Trail Running Association can join the fun at no additional cost. Your discount will be taken automatically at checkout. Please select this option if you plan to attend the event only and do not plan on camping. Don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for assistance. Event Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
  • 8 Hours of Brown County -- Run + Camping

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Fri 13th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

    OPENS SOON
    This is an 8 Hour trail running event at Brown County State Park, brought to you by Indiana Trail Running Association, Inc., an Indiana non-profit and tax-exempt corporation. The event fee is $30 for non-members + camping for $20 = $50. Optional camping is from Friday, 6/16/2023 to Sunday, 6/18/2023. It's free for members and $20 for non-members (this money will go to the park). Please join us for the weekend! Camping Dates: Friday, June 14, 2024 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

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1810 State Road 46 E, Nashville, 47448, IN, United States

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