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

PRICING & START TIMES "Full Schedule Below": 

• 50k (8:00am) - Early $90/ Increase (June 1st) $105/ Day of $115

• 50k Relay (2-4p) (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 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!

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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.

• Must register by 10/1/26 for Apparel. Must be present to receive. We are unable to mail them.

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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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VOLUNTEERING

• If you are unable to run please consider Volunteering, Volunteers are Essential to this event!

• Volunteers receive FREE T-Shirt, Free Festival Camping, Meal & Discounts into future races ​

• Register to volunteer HERE or email us for opportunities!

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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.