Tecumseh Trail Challenge

Nashville, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Tecumseh Trail Challenge : Yellowwood State Forest, Nashville IN

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a trail running festival held on October 17, 2026 at Yellowwood State Forest, 775 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN 47448. Multiple race distances are offered on natural trail terrain with a common start and finish at the Group Camp at Yellowwood Lake.

Distances:

  • 50K
  • 50K 2-4 Person Relay
  • 26.2
  • 13.1
  • 8 Mile

Festival-style camping is available at the race site. Camping is tent only with pit toilets and porta potties. The fee is $5 per person, payable at registration or via the RunSignup store. There are 74 primitive sites located about one mile south of the event site; campers should register upon arrival at the Forest Service office. Additional lodging options include Brown County State Park, local Nashville hotels, and nearby inns.

Awards and on-site services include finisher medals, age group awards for the top three men and women in each age group, and free on-site finish engravings by RTB awards. Post-race food items and beverage options are listed as pending for 2026, with examples previously including a mashed potato bar, soup choices, a s'mores buffet, a fire pit area, and a tent for the Indiana Trail Running group. Organizers note a course redesign related to a railroad closure intended to preserve a nostalgic route through autumn scenery. Hoodies and T-shirts are optional to keep entry fees lower. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k 2-4person Relay
50 km
50k
26 km
26.2
13 km
13.1
8 mi
8mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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