Jackson County Ultras

Brownstown, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Jackson County Ultras is a four-distance ultramarathon held in Brownstown, Indiana, at Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center in the Jackson-Washington State Forest. Distances available include 10 miles, 50K, 100K, and a 100K relay, with pacers allowed for final laps and a strict 24-hour cutoff. The course is rugged and brutally steep, offering ridgeline views and routes around two lakes to reach the highest point in Jackson County; the direction alternates yearly (2025 is counterclockwise). Runners enjoy a supportive, outdoorsy atmosphere with well-stocked aid stations, heated lodge drop-bag facilities, on-site meals, and post-race celebrations, plus live tracking and finisher awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
100 km
100k Relay
50 km
50k
10 mi
10m
Pacer
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