TECUMSEH TRAIL CHALLENGE

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-50 km, Marathon, Half-marathon, or Quarter Marathon Trail Run

Bloomington, IN - Yellowwood State Forest - Youth Tent Camping Area (North end of Yellowwood Lake)

DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 20th running of this fall classic trail run race!

PARKING AND CHECK-IN EXPERIENCE

1.        Please arrive and depart Yellowwood State Forest via IN-46 and Yellowwood Lake Rd (southern entrance) to avoid race disruption.

2.       Parking will be in the grassy rally camp area near the north end of Yellowwood Lake. If this grass lot is too soft for parking, the event will have a shuttle bus running between 7 am and 11 am with stops at the main campground loop and at the park office lot intersection with Yellowwood Road (by the property office mailbox). These sites are about one mile south of the race site. A van shuttle will be available in the afternoon to return runners to their vehicles. All passengers on shuttles are expected to wear face covering and observe social distancing.

5.  START EXPERIENCE

1.      All runners in all distances will start and finish at the north end of Yellowwood lake. 2022 will be a loop course.

TT The start and finish line will be north of the rally camp, at the Jackson Creek Trail Parking Lot. The start will be northbound on the gravel Yellowwood Lake Road, 0.3 miles, to the Cemetery aid station where runners will head west into the trails. 

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COURSE

1  Indiana Trail Running Association works hard to plan and prep the courses.

The courses consist of a LONG LOOP (approximately 13.4 miles) and a SHORT LOOP (approximately 6 miles). The short loop is nested inside the long loop. Both run counterclockwise around Yellowwood Lake.

The short lap is nearly identical to prior years’ half-marathon and quarter-marathon.

The long lap has more than 10 miles of trail never used in the Tecumseh Trail Challenge.

There are three aid stations, named Cemetery, Dam, and Dubois Ridge Rd. 

The longest stretch without an aid station is about 6 miles, at the beginning of each long loop.

Refer to course map for details.

START SCHEDULE:

50k                         9:00 am                one short lap + two long laps

Quarter                9:15 am                one short lap

Marathon            10:00 am             two long laps

Half                        10:15 am             one long lap

 

AID STATION EXPERIENCE

1.       Aid stations will serve water, sports drink (Gatorade), and a limited amount of sealed-package food (such as energy bars).

5 .   Runners may hand-carry drop bags to the Cemetery aid station, or place them in a designated spot at the start line for transport by race volunteers. Please do not drive to the Cemetery aid station. Drop bags must be collected before 6 pm. Leave no trace. Our volunteers are not here to clean up after you.

 

POST-RACE EXPERIENCE

1.   Overall and age group awards will be presented immediately upon finish by race staff.

2.   Boy Scout Troop 219 will again offer post-race food, in a controlled setup where the runner receives a bag of food as requested.

Please exit Yellowwood State Forest by going south on Yellowwood Lake Rd to IN-46.

Entry List (note, deferrals from prior year will not show up on this list)

A Partnership with the Indiana Trail Running Association

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COURSE:

The Tecumseh Trail Challenge course provides a demanding route in Yellowwood State Forest, during the beautiful autumn colors of South-central Indiana. A portion of the 40-mile Tecumseh Trail is used for the race course.

The trail surface varies from narrow forest trail to wide fire road, gravel, dirt, and paved roads. Several up and downhills of 200-300’ elevation are along the course, along with many smaller hills. The total ascent is approximately 3200’ for the marathon (2021-22). See the elevation profile for more information. Most runners' gps have recorded the course at 5-10% longer than stated distance.

Participants may run or walk, but must maintain pace to meet cutoff time. Finish line timing and support will end at 6:30 pm (8.5 hours for marathon, 9.5 for 50k).  This is about 17 minutes per mile for 50k; or 18 minutes per mile for marathon. The field is limited to 800 total runners or 200 per distance, due to logistics. Please Note: Dogs are not permitted on the course.

• Runner's Guide (Participant information)
• Long Loop (Half Marathon, Marathon, and lap 2&3 of 50k)
• Short Loop (Quarter Marathon and first lap of 50k)
• Finish Area Site Plan
• Start Area Site Plan

TRAINING RUNS:

• Watch Indianatrailrunning.com for details

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Water & energy drink every 3-6 miles
• Beautiful point-to-point trail course
• Trails groomed for safety & route prepared by Indiana Trail Running 
• Post-race meal (hot soups, breads, fruit, etc)
• Attractive awards for overall and age group winners
• Sweatshirt to each runner in 50k, full, or half distance, registered by October 12
• Fundraiser for trails in Indiana
• Professional event management
• Medical support and trail sweep for safety
• Shuttle service to start line

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CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS (OPTIONAL): 
Attractive, custom-made finisher medals are available from Indiana's Excellence. The medal will have your name plus your finish time. These medals are $10 and will be mailed to you within three weeks after the Tecumseh Trail Marathon. You may order a medal when you register, or order at the race check-in. Finisher medals are not available for the Fun Run.

ENTRY FEE: 
50k: $90 through October 12. $100 After Oct. 12. Includes sweatshirt, awards, and post-race meal. No race sweatshirt guaranteed unless registered by Oct. 12.

Marathon: $75 through October 12. $85 After Oct. 12. Includes sweatshirt, awards, and post-race meal. No race sweatshirt guaranteed unless registered by Oct. 12.

Half-marathon: $60 through October 12. $70 after October 12. Includes sweatshirt, awards, and post-race meal. No race sweatshirt guaranteed unless registered by Oct. 12.

Quarter-marathon: $30 through Oct. 12. $40 on race weekend. Does not include a sweatshirt or awards. If there are extra sweatshirts available, they may be purchased for $10.

AGE GROUPS (HALF, MARATHON & 50k): 
19&under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

AWARDS: 
Top three 50k, marathon, and half-marathon distance overall male and female winners receive a unique rustic award. Every age group winner will also receive a smaller, unique rustic award.

QUARTER-MARATHON (Fun Run): 

A no frills event for family & friends of marathoners... or those not yet ready to tackle the longer distance! The course is a "short loop" of approximately 6.7 miles around the Yellowwood Lake Trail. The cost is only $30 ($40 during the final week and race day), but there are no awards or t-shirts. Results will be posted, and aid stations are available. Check-in and registration are available race morning from 7 am until shortly before the 9:15 am start time. The start, finish, parking, and registration are all located at Yellowwood Group Camp. Elevation gain approximately 700'.

HALF-MARATHON:

The Half-marathon course starts and finishes at the Yellowwood Group Camp, and will be a "Long loop" around the lake. Registration and packet pickup available 7-10 am for the 10:15 start. Elevation gain approximately 1,600'.

MARATHON:

The Marathon course starts and finishes at the Yellowwood Group Camp, and will be two "Long loops" around the lake. Registration and packet pickup available 7-10 am for the 10 am start. Elevation gain approximately 3,200'.

50k:

9 am Start. One "Short Lap followed by two "Long Laps". There is a time limit of 9 hours (6pm) to finish the 50k. Elevation gain approximately 3,800'

 

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Eastern Standard Time):

Friday,  October 22				6-8 PM  Packet Pick-up at Yellowwood Group Camp
Saturday,  October 23				7-11 AM Packet Pick-up (at Yellowwood Group Camp) 9:00 AM 50k Start 9:15 AM    Quarter Marathon Start 10 AM    Marathon Start (at Yellowwood Group Camp) 10:15 AM    Half Marathon Start (at Yellowwood Group Camp)  6:00 PM Finish cut-off (no finish times recorded after the cutoff)

 

DIRECTIONS: 
From State Road 46, 10 miles east of Bloomington or 7 miles west from Nashville. Follow Yellowwood Road for 3 miles to the Group Camp near the north end of the Yellowwood Lake. 

Map to Course

Google Street View of Site

LODGING: 
**Don't wait to reserve lodging. October is the peak tourism time for Nashville / Bloomington area.**

VisitBloomington.com Lodging Options

Brown County's Official Tourism Website

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Where is the closest lodging? 

The race is east of Bloomington on highway 46. Hickory Shades Motel is actually the closest to Yellowwood, just a few miles away. (812) 988-4694. There are numerous other choices in Bloomington and Nashville. (see above in Lodging section). Travelodge is on 3rd Street. The drive is 15-20 minutes into Yellowwood State Forest.

What about camping? 

There is festival-style camping right at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area).  First-come, first-served, cost is $3 per person per night, please pay to DINO staff at the registration area.

There are also developed sites about a mile south. None of the sites have water or electricity. You can register when you arrive on race weekend.

Will there be aid stations? 
Every 3-6 miles, with water, energy drink, limited packaged foods (i.e. Clif Bars)

Will I get a finisher medal?  
Only if you order one ($10). It will be customized with your name and finish time, and mailed to you by mid November.

Can another person pick up my packet / race number?
Yes, but the person picking up your packet must bering a signed copy of this form. Scanned or faxed images of the form are acceptable.

What is the refund policy? 
If you cannot attend, you have the following options up until one week before the race: 

-Rollover to the next year's race. 

-Refund your entry minus 20% service charge. 

-No refunds, transfers, or exchanges will be made within one week of the race.

-In the event of a weather-related cancellation, the event will not be re-scheduled. 

 To request the refund or rollover, sign in to Ultrasignup.com. From there, look for the option to "rollover" or "withdraw" from the race. You can also change distances when signed in.

GO LONGER!

Join the DINO crew for a challenging ultra-marathon with warm and cozy lodging, meals, and amenities:

December 3: Jackson County 50 mile (or 50k), PYOCA / Jackson-Washington State Forest

 

Related / Local Links:

• Indiana Trail Running
• Brown County's Official Tourism Website

Online Registration has closed, but you can register Friday evening or Saturday morning, in person.

 

DINO Tecumseh Trail Results
DATE	CITY	VENUE	RESULTS
2022, OCT 22	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter ~ 50k
2021, OCT 23	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter ~ 50k
2020, OCT 24	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter ~ 50k ~ Virtual
2019, OCT 26	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter ~ 50k
2018, OCT 27	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter ~ 50k
2017, OCT 28	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Full ~ Half ~ Quarter
2016, OCT 29	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2015, OCT 24	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2014, OCT 25	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2014, JAN 11	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2012, DEC 1	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2011, DEC 3	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2010, DEC 4	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2009, DEC 5	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon ~ Photos
2008, DEC 6	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2007, DEC 1	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2006, DEC 2	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2005, DEC 3	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2004, DEC 4	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon
2003, DEC 6	Bloomington, IN	Yellowwood St. Forest	Fun ~ Marathon

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