Tecumseh Trail Challenge

05/21/2026

Did you know Tecumseh Trail Challenge is Indiana’s longest running trail running event? This is for good reason! Come join us where there’s a distance for everyone.

You might also enjoy
-Live music
-corn hole and can jam
-fires
-smores
-relays
-professional photos
-convenient start/finish festival camping
-getting to know Indiana Trail Running Association
-volunteering and leaning into the hype for runners
-laser engraved finish times
-so much more!

Check it out and be part of a community driven trail festival!

https://www.dinoseries.com/tecumseh-trail-marathon

02/16/2026

BIG NEWS for the event this year! 😮

New for 2026 — Two Ways to Support!

We’re excited to offer two meaningful ways to give back and grow the event this year:

1️⃣ Support the Shelter House Goal (Top Priority!)
We’re raising funds for a new Shelter House at Yellowwood Lake, home of our annual Tecumseh Trail Challenge. This is a long-term donation effort, so even small contributions help us get closer to the goal.

2️⃣ Support the 50K Community‑Funded Cash Purse
We’re thrilled to introduce a community-funded cash purse for the top 3 men and top 3 women in the 50K this year!

The total prize pool is built entirely by you — the run community and will be split proportionally:

Below is an example of this would be distributed. NOTE the amount used of ($2500) is strictly an example as the funding is completely subject to donation amounts.



EXAMPLE ONLY Total cash purse = $2,500
1st place Male & Female = 50% of total → $2,500 × 50% = $1,250
2nd place Male & Female = 30% of total → $2,500 × 30% = $750
3rd place Male & Female = 20% of total → $2,500 × 20% = $500
Now split each of these amounts evenly between male and female:

1st place (50% → $1,250):
$1,250 ÷ 2 = $625 per person
2nd place (30% → $750):
$750 ÷ 2 = $375 per person
3rd place (20% → $500):
$500 ÷ 2 = $250 per person

Due to limitations of the platform if you would like to support both donations you will need to come back and do the 2nd one as a seperate transaction.

11/11/2025

Help us continue improving the event by taking this short post event survey for us!



Help us build a bigger and better annual event for all runners!

10/20/2025

So many incredible photos! Share yours below and tag us on IG.

10/20/2025

Just in case the email doesn’t find you-

Thank you all for participating in one of our favorite events of the year!

We extend a huge thank you to our event partners, Indiana Trail Running Association, for their outstanding work with the aid stations and course markings. This event wouldn't be the same without their support.

A special shout-out to everyone who volunteered with us; your contributions are crucial in bringing this trail festival to life. Additional thanks go to the incredible photographers on the course who captured the magic, and to RTB Awards for the special touch on finish medals. Your added value does not go unnoticed.

Next, I would be remiss not to acknowledge our amazing sponsors and the DINO team for all their hard work in producing these event opportunities.

Lastly, I want to personally thank my wife and kids for their willingness to not only sacrifice their time and weekends but also to be hands-on with these events on race day and behind the scenes. This is not a solo operation; DINO is a lifestyle, and the passion is not singular.

It truly takes an amazing community of passionate trail runners and athletes to give these events life. Each of you makes a world of difference, whether you participated or simply supported a runner! Thank you all. Now, let's do this one more time and make Jackson County Ultras a Western States 100 qualifier!

Below are the goodies.

HAPPY TRAILS

Joshua

DINO LLC

Results- https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/182562?rsus=200-500-fb3c1fc1-a545-4796-8c98-700ce7bb3db9 -597280;perpage:100

Photos by Timmy- https://timmyhoward.smugmug.com/Tecumseh-Trail-Challenge-2025

Photos by Terry - https://photos.app.goo.gl/ViTnbdzdLAwvy8oH8

Follow Elle Hodge- https://www.instagram.com/elle.hodge/

Join the Jackson County Ultras movement- https://www.dinoseries.com/jackson-50-50

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The woods don’t lie. Every climb, root, and rock reminds you what real work feels like. The Tecumseh Trail Challenge was a test of patience, grit, and a little stubbornness — the kind of day that humbles you and lifts you at the same time. All photos are available to download for free. If you sh...

10/19/2025

We have a whole lot to say but for now we will just say thank you! Here are your results. More to come soon.



The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is on Saturday October 18, 2025. It includes the following events: 8Mile, 50K, 50k 2-4Person Relay, 26.2, and 13.1.

10/16/2025

We are thrilled to announce this year we will have Elle Hodge performing live music from 11-2 during the event! Bring your pop-up tents and camp chairs to the main event area! Indiana Trail Running DINO Trail Running

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10/14/2025

Did someone say chicken noodle soup? If this race gets any bigger, we're gonna need another deep freezer. 

10/13/2025

Just a little way to thank our sponsors. Honorable mention to Dr. Charlie Williams who became a sponsor just moments after the bibs were ordered 🤷‍♂️