Tecumseh Trail Challenge
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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.
