Ultra Running Hub Nashville, IN, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tecumseh Trail Challenge
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 212 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 116 | Joshua Horton · 04:50:51 | Rachel Schack · 04:43:13 |
| 2024 | 50km | 90 | Justin Stewart · 03:54:25 | Stephanie Woods · 05:28:45 |
| 2023 | 50km | 71 | Sean Bowman · 04:42:48 | Lauren Manuel · 05:18:06 |
| 2022 | 50km | 40 | Siyan Cao · 05:41:53 | Ashley Haynes · 06:11:30 |
| 2021 | 50km | 60 | Nicholas Wilson · 05:27:03 | Lauren Manuel · 05:58:18 |
| 2020 | 50km | 113 | Matthew Flaherty · 03:57:13 | Lauren Manuel · 05:30:50 |
| 2019 | 50km | 70 | Zach Eagle · 04:42:22 | Lauren Manuel · 05:50:38 |
| 2018 | 50km | 77 | Travis Zipfel · 04:26:14 | Lisa Holding-Eagle · 05:46:10 |
The field grew 29% between 2024 (90) and 2025 (116). 19% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Tecumseh Trail Challenge is an autumn 50k trail race in Nashville, IN, first run in 2018. The course features 1200 meters of elevation gain, which at 24 meters of climb per kilometer makes it one of the hillier 50k races.
With 116 finishers in its latest 2025 edition, the Tecumseh Trail Challenge has a larger field than 82% of its 2662 peer 50k races. The course runs through Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests, utilizing a major portion of the 40-mile Tecumseh Trail. The race is organised by Adventure Race.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.