Tecumseh Trail Challenge
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nashville, Indiana
- Price $38.10 - $96.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra, Marathon
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Tecumseh Trail Challenge on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the stunning setting of Nashville, Brown County, Indiana! This fantastic event offers a range of race distances to suit every runner's ability, including an 8-mile, half marathon (13.1 miles), full marathon (26.2 miles), and a challenging 50K option. New this year is the exciting 50K 2-4 person relay, perfect for those looking to share the adventure with friends!
Participants will experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn colors as they navigate through the demanding yet rewarding terrain of the Tecumseh Hiking Trail. The race will start and finish at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot, ensuring a perfect spot to celebrate your accomplishment. Enjoy the post-race festivities, including finisher medals, custom finish time engravings, a delicious mashed potato bar, and a s'mores buffet to fuel your post-race glow!
Whether you're camping on-site or exploring local accommodations, the Tecumseh Trail Challenge promises a memorable day filled with community vibes and the thrill of trail running. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fall classic—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Participants will experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn colors as they navigate through the demanding yet rewarding terrain of the Tecumseh Hiking Trail. The race will start and finish at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot, ensuring a perfect spot to celebrate your accomplishment. Enjoy the post-race festivities, including finisher medals, custom finish time engravings, a delicious mashed potato bar, and a s'mores buffet to fuel your post-race glow!
Whether you're camping on-site or exploring local accommodations, the Tecumseh Trail Challenge promises a memorable day filled with community vibes and the thrill of trail running. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fall classic—mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
FULL EVENT DETAILS: HTTPS://WWW.DINOSERIES.COM/TECUMSEH-TRAIL-MARATHON
RACE DATE: October 18th, 2025
DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)
CAMPING: Festival-style camping "Tent only" at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area). Cost is $5 per person per night, please pay DINO staff at registration area or purchase during registration.
There are 74 "primitive" developed sites 1 mile south of race start, you can register upon arrival.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Limited rooms at Story INN, Explore Brown County.
START/FINISH: Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot
PRICING & START TIMES "FULL SCHEDULE BELOW":
* 50K (8:00am) - Early $90/ Increase (June 1st) $105/ Day of $115
* ALL NEW 50K 2-4P RELAY (9:00a.m.) - 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, On site custom finish time engravings "free" by RTB awards, Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (vegan) Soup _"Please purchase additional meal tickets for friends & family," _Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21 even though its an NA), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes! The popular sweatshirts are optional this year to keep entry fees from increasing. Must register by 10/3/225 for sweatshirt. Must be present to receive sweatshirt. We are unable to mail them.
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!
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 its technically 32miles."
Learn about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules & other events
RACE DATE: October 18th, 2025
DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)
CAMPING: Festival-style camping "Tent only" at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area). Cost is $5 per person per night, please pay DINO staff at registration area or purchase during registration.
There are 74 "primitive" developed sites 1 mile south of race start, you can register upon arrival.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Limited rooms at Story INN, Explore Brown County.
START/FINISH: Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot
PRICING & START TIMES "FULL SCHEDULE BELOW":
* 50K (8:00am) - Early $90/ Increase (June 1st) $105/ Day of $115
* ALL NEW 50K 2-4P RELAY (9:00a.m.) - 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, On site custom finish time engravings "free" by RTB awards, Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (vegan) Soup _"Please purchase additional meal tickets for friends & family," _Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21 even though its an NA), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes! The popular sweatshirts are optional this year to keep entry fees from increasing. Must register by 10/3/225 for sweatshirt. Must be present to receive sweatshirt. We are unable to mail them.
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!
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 its technically 32miles."
Learn about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules & other events
Races
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50k
Incl. $6.40 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$96.40
Scenic and Challenging Lollypop out and back loop using primarily the Tecumseh Trail in Yellowwood State Forest. -
50k 2-4Person Relay
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
NOTE: The 50k Relay uses the 8 mile course, So yes its technically 32miles. Get 2-4 friends together and come join us for a scenic loop around Yellowwood Lake on part of Tecumseh Trail and hangout with the trail running community at the finish shoot where your runners will exchange! -
26.2
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$85.80
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge OG Event. This Marathon uses much of the Tecumseh Trail taking runners through some of the most scenic sections of the trail including a lap around Yellowwood Lake! -
13.1
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$69.90
Take the Challenge of the single lap, rugged and scenic half marathon! This race seems to be exploding in popularity for good reason! Its just hard enough while being the heart of the views! -
8Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
It may be the shortest distance of the Festival but make no mistake...There's THAT HILL "If ya know ya know" to tackle after you prepare to close out your loop around the gorgeous Yellowwood Lake.
Tecumseh Trail Challenge
