Tecumseh Trail Challenge
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- 50K · 50k 2-4Person Relay · 26.2 & more
From the Organizer
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 (Right by Start/Finish)
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- 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. (Discount should auto apply with Member info at Check-out!)
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( Officially pending)
- Fire pit
- Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21)
- SMORES BUFFET
- ITR Tent
- Camping Steps away from Start & Finish!
- Live Music!
- Yard games (Cornhole, KanJam, etc)
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
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington Indiana Univ, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Nashville, IN
Elevation
822 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Tecumseh Trail Challenge
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tecumseh Trail Challenge?
- Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a running race held in Nashville, Indiana on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Tecumseh Trail Challenge?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Nashville, Indiana at 775 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tecumseh Trail Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tecumseh Trail Challenge
Oct 17, 2026