Tecumseh Trail Challenge
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Event overview
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is a trail running festival on October 18, 2025, at Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, Indiana. It is the 23rd annual running of the festival, presented by DINO and Indiana Trail Running (ITR). The race start/finish is based at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot. Festival-style tent camping is available at the race site for a fee of $5 per person per night; there are also 74 primitive campsites about 1 mile south of the event.
Race details and services
Distances offered:
- 50k
- 50k Relay (2-4 person)
- 26.2
- 13.1
- 8 Mile
All finishers receive a finisher medal. Top three overall male and female in each division receive a unique award and a pint glass; age-group winners receive a pint glass. Relay teams receive team awards and medals for all team members. Drop bags are allowed for the 50k and marathon only (one per aid station, two total). Course maps and GPX files are provided for each distance, and Avenza maps are available for purchase. Post-race offerings listed include on-site custom finish engravings, a mashed potato bar with soup options, a s'mores buffet, a fire pit, and festival camping. Volunteer positions are available; volunteers receive a free T-shirt, festival camping, a meal, and discounts for future races. Refund and transfer policies are published, including no refunds within three months of the event and a 20% service charge for refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.