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Tecumseh Trail Challenge

October 17, 2026
Nashville, IN 47448 US

Join us for the 24th annual running of this Trail Running Festival!

Donations & 50k Jackpot

SHELTER HOUSE GOAL!
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$85.00

50k Cash Purse
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$70.00

Events

50K

Strikethrough Price: $105
Price: $90
Time: 8:00AM EDT 6:30PM EDT

126 spots left. Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Per Person

50k 2-4Person Relay

Strikethrough Price: $45
Price: $35
Time: 9:00AM EDT 6:30PM EDT

52 spots left. Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

26.2

Strikethrough Price: $95
Price: $80
Time: 8:15AM EDT 6:30PM EDT

47 spots left. Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

13.1

Strikethrough Price: $80
Price: $65
Time: 8:30AM EDT 6:30PM EDT

147 spots left. Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

8Mile

Strikethrough Price: $45
Price: $35
Time: 9:00AM EDT 6:30PM EDT

114 spots left. Price increases after May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
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Event Description

RACE DATE: October 17th, 2026.
DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)
GUIDEBOOK: CLICK HERE or see below
CAMPING: Festival-Style camping available at the race site
Tent Only, no amenities, pit toilets & porta potties 
Cost is $5 per person, pay at registration or RunSingUp (store).
There are 74 primitive sites 1 mile south event site
Register upon arrival @Forest Service Office. 
Additional Lodging: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Story Inn, Explore Brown County. 
START/FINISH: Group Camp @ Yellowwood Lake

Double feature savings

Run the 50K and receive 10% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras & Tecumseh 50k!
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: (Food for 2026 pending, will delete when official)

Finisher Medals & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in ea. AG), On site custom finish engravings "FREE" by RTB awards, 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!

Hoodies/T-Shirts are optional to keep entry fees lower.​

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 about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
Visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules & other events​​
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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.

Email us with Questions!

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

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Yellowwood State Forest

775 Yellowwood Lake Rd
Nashville, IN 47448 US View Location on Map

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