About Tecumseh Trail Challenge — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
It is held on October 17, 2026.
The events are the 8-mile, 13.1-mile, 26.2-mile, 50k, and 50k relay (2-4 people).
Camping is available right next to the start/finish (5 dollars per person, tents only, with no amenities).
The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance and find the pace that fits you.
When the city cheers
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around. You'll be part of that scene.
The trip that follows the run
Take it slow with the finish still in you, and meet the city all over again.
Tecumseh Trail Challenge runner reviews and race reports
Stories from those who ran it first.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
2 race reports
Paul GreciRan in 2023 · Finish time 5:52
“The narrow trails required constant attention to keep from turning an ankle or doing a face plant.”
The narrow paths covered with fallen leaves and roots, along with the constant ups and downs, made it tougher than expected. After getting over a major hill in the latter stages, the runner finished in 5:52 and was impressed by the friendly aid stations and the food at the finish.
At the Tecumseh Trail Marathon, the runner crossed muddy trails and creeks after heavy rain, but worsening pain in the right knee forced a stop at mile 9.5. Aid station volunteers helped the runner get back, a choice that kept the injury from getting worse.
We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
See it on video, feel it through their stories.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
Running Indiana's Tecumseh Trail | Fastest Known Time
The events are the 50K, 50k 2-4 Person Relay, 26.2, 13.1, and 8 Mile.
The start is at 775 Yellowwood Lake Rd, Nashville, IN, at a local time of 8:00 a.m.
Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (59°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Participant benefits
Aid stations
Finisher medal
Where and when to collect your Tecumseh Trail Challenge race bib
To the start line, step by step.
Pick up your bib, check your wave. So on race morning, you can just run.
From the 2025 edition
Pick up your bib at the expo
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge in Nashville, Indiana; packet pickup details have not been published.
Stations & transport near the venue
Getting to the start
No public transit serves Yellowwood State Forest.
Start/finish is at the Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot in Yellowwood State Forest, near Nashville, IN (Brown County, Indiana — not Nashville, Tennessee).
Remote state forest race;
private car is the only practical way to reach the venue.
On-site camping available for $5/person.
Getting to the finish
Finish is back at the same trailhead parking area.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop. Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
The course passes through Yellowwood State Forest, following part of the 42-mile Tecumseh Trail built by a hiking club.
It is described as hilly but with gentler grades compared to the nearby Knobstone Trail.
Festival-style tent camping is available at the race site.
Only tents are allowed, restrooms are limited to pit toilets and portable facilities, and the cost is 5 dollars per person, payable at registration or on site.
Times are local to Nashville. Check the latest official information before the race.
A trip built around the race
STAY A LITTLE
MAKE IT A RUNTRIP
The race is one day, the trip can be longer.
From a hotel that makes race morning easy, to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
Time for you, before and after the finish
4 experiences
Rest a little, wander a little. Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.
Indianapolis｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport
Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Nashville.
Total cost and budget for Tecumseh Trail Challenge
