Tecumseh Trail Challenge
Nashville, United States • 18 Oct 2025
Tecumseh Trail Challenge : October 18, 2025
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is the 23rd annual trail running festival presented by DINO and Indiana Trail Running. It takes place in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. Start and finish are at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot. Route files and maps are provided in GPX and Avenza formats.
Distances offered:
- 50k
- 50k relay (2-4 person)
- 26.2 (marathon)
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- 8 Mile
Logistics, services and policies
Festival-style tent camping is available at the race site for a fee of $5 per person per night; there are also 74 primitive sites about one mile south of the start. Aid station rules note drop bags are allowed only for 50k and marathon runners (one bag per aid station, two total); 50k runners will encounter the second drop bag location twice at the Dam Aid. All finishers receive a finisher medal; top overall and age-group awards include pint glasses, and relay teams receive medals. Post-race provisions include on-site finish time engraving, a mashed potato and soup option, a s'mores buffet, fire pit, and beverage options (age restrictions apply).
Refund and transfer policies: no refunds within three months prior to the event; refunds incur a 20% service charge. Transfers, rollovers, and deferrals are available with fees and deadlines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.