RACE DATE: October 18th, 2025
DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)
CAMPING: Festival-style camping "Tent only" at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area). Cost is $5 per person per night, please pay DINO staff at registration area or purchase during registration.
There are 74 "primitive" developed sites 1 mile south of race start, you can register upon arrival.
Additional Options: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Limited rooms at Story INN.,Explore Brown County.&nbsp;
START/FINISH: Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot
GUIDEBOOK: Please review for a great race day experience. "updated 2025 version coming soon"
PRICING &amp; START TIMES "Full Schedule below":&nbsp;
50k (8:00am) - Early $90/ Increase (June 1st) $105/ Day of $115
ALL NEW 50k 2-4p Relay (9:00a.m.) - Per Person Early $35, Increase (June 1st) $45, Day of $55
26.2 (8:15am) - Early $80/ Increase (June 1st) $95/ Day of $105​
13.1 (8:30) - Early $65/ Increase (June 1st) $80/ Day of $90
8m (9:00am)- Early $35/ Increase (June 1st) $45/ Day of $55
Double feature savings. Run the 50K and get 10% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras &amp; Tecumseh 50k! Email us to validate entry &amp; receive code for 20% off into Jackson is you have already registered. You may also signup for both during registration using the bundle option.&nbsp;
Register for the training runs FREE here! ​
ITR Members get 25% off. Email us with proof of membership for discount or contact ITR!
POST-RACE EXPERIENCE: Finisher Medals, On site custom finish time engravings "free" by RTB awards, Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (vegan) Soup "Please purchase additional meal tickets for friends &amp; family," Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21 even though its an NA), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes! The popular sweatshirts are optional this year to keep entry fees from increasing. Must register by 10/3/225 for sweatshirt. Must be present to receive sweatshirt. We are unable to mail them.​
DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 23rd running of this fall classic trail run race! We have been hard at work with the true to its name "Tecumseh Trail Challenge" redesigning the race around the railroad closure to provide a more nostalgic course we know runners will be excited about this year! Come run with us through the demanding, challenging, yet beautifully rewarding terrain during the autumn colors this fall as we create something special together!&nbsp;​
All Distances receive a finisher medal and awards!!!
ALL NEW THIS YEAR 50k 2-4 person relay! Enjoy the community vibes as the course will utilize the 8 mile loop "yes that means its technically 32miles."

Tecumseh Trail Challenge 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon - Race Reviews