Description
Race Date: Saturday October 19th, 2024
Course Length: 8Mile fun run, 13.1, 26.2, 50k.
Course Difficulty: Hills 5 / Surface: 4 (1=easy, 5=difficult)
Camping: Festival-style camping "Tent only" at the race site (no amenities, open grassy area). 1st-come, 1st-served, cost is $5 per person per night, please pay to DINO staff at the registration area or purchase as add on with registration. There are 74 "primitive" developed sites 1 mile south of race start, you can register upon arrival.
Start/Finish location: Road off Jackson Creek Trailhead parking lot
Guidebook: Please review for a great race day experience.
Pricing & Start Times "Full Schedule below":
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50k (9:00am) - Early $90/ Increase (June 1st) $105/ Day of $115
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26.2 (9:15am) - Early $80/ Increase (June 1st) $95/ Day of $105
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13.1 (9:30) - Early $65/ Increase (June 1st) $80/ Day of $90
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8 Mile fun run (10:00am)- Early $35/Increase (June 1st) $45/Day of $55
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New this year! Double feature savings. Run the 50K and get 20% off a ultra distance for Jackson County 50 50. Email us to validate entry & receive code.
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Learn about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!
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visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules
DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 22nd 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!
All Distances receive a finisher medal this year with entry!!!! 50k, Marathon, & Half Marathoners also receive awards & meal with entry. 8 miler fun run will not receive awards, just a medal & food. Please purchase additional meal tickets for friends & family. The popular sweatshirts are optional this year. Must register by 9/27/24 for sweatshirt. Must be present to receive sweatshirt. We are unable to mail them.
We are proud to partner with Runners Forum this year! Upon registration you will receive a discount code good for 20% off trail shoes. Some exclusions may apply.
AID STATION INFO
Drop bags are for 50K & Marathon runners only! 1 per Aid station. 2 total. 50k runners will hit drop bag #2 twice at the Dam Aid.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, October 18TH
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6-8 PM Packet Pick-up/ Late registration at Yellowwood Group Camp
Saturday, October 19 RACE DAY
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7-10 am Packet Pick-up/ Registration (at Yellowwood Group Camp)
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9:00 am 50k Start
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9:15 am 26.2 Marathon Start
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9:30 am 13.1 Half Marathon Start
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10:00 am 8 mile fun run start
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6:30 PM Finish cut-off (no finish times recorded after the cutoff)
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.
POST-RACE EXPERIENCE: COMING SOON
RUNNER GUIDE "WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ OVER THIS:" COMING SOON
REFUNDS: If you cannot attend, you have the following options.
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Due to the complexity of these events, there are NO REFUNDS within 3 Months prior to the event date.
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Refunds will incur a 20% service charge.
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Pregnant? 100% Full refund or rollover ladies, no worries.
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Postpartum? We will offer a 1-year deferral to next year’s event date. You must inquire for approval at least 2 months before the current year’s event date.
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In the event of a weather-related cancellation, the event will typically not be rescheduled. Entry fees will not be refunded. We will offer an automatic 1-year roll over to the next event date.
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You may transfer your entry to another participant for a 20% service fee prior to registration close.
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You may roll over to next year’s race if notification of request is received prior to above deadline.
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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.
