DINO Trail Run - Brown County State Park

RACE DATE: October 17th, 2026.

DISTANCE: 8Mile, 13.1, 26.2, 50k, 50k (2-4p Relay)

GUIDEBOOK: CLICK HERE or see below

CAMPING: Festival-Style camping available at the race site

Tent Only, no amenities, pit toilets & porta potties

Cost is $5 per person, pay at registration or RunSingUp (store).

There are 74 primitive sites 1 mile south event site

Register upon arrival @Forest Service Office.

Additional Lodging: Brown County State Park, Nashville IN Hotels, Story Inn, Explore Brown County.

START/FINISH: Group Camp @ Yellowwood Lake

Double feature savings

Run the 50K and receive 10% off ultra distance for Jackson County Ultras & Tecumseh 50k!

Email us for 20% off code off into Jackson if you have already registered. You may use the bundle option during registration.

ITR Members get 25% off. Email us for discount!

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POST-RACE EXPERIENCE: (Food for 2026 pending, will delete when official)

Finisher Medals & Age Group Awards (Top 3 M/F in ea. AG), On site custom finish engravings "FREE" by RTB awards, Mashed potato bar with choice of Chicken Noodle or Veggie (Vegan) Soup, Fire pit, Athletic Brewing (MUST BE 21), SMORES BUFFET, ITR Tent, camping and community vibes!

Hoodies/T-Shirts are optional to keep entry fees lower.​

DINO and Indiana Trail Running are committed to providing another excellent experience in the 25th running of this fall classic trail run race! We have worked hard at keeping 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! Come run with us through the demanding, challenging, yet beautifully rewarding terrain during the autumn colors this fall as we create something special together! ​

Learn about the the entire 42mile Tecumseh Hiking Trail here!

Visit https://www.indianatrailrunning.org/ for training run schedules & other events​​

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RESULTS UPDATE:

As we have swapped from Ultrasignup to Runsignup we will be slowly working to post previous year results on runsignup. Results are not gone, it's just a time consuming process.

11th Annual Hilly Half!

Saturday, November 21, 2026

The Brown County YMCA Hilly Half Marathon highlights our county, promote health, well-being and create a true sense of community. The Half Marathon scenic route starts and finishes at the Saddle Barn/Lower Shelter house winding its way through picturesque Brown County State Park. Up hills, past the fire tower, vistas and then a fast 2 mile downhill finish

Half Marathon 9:00 am*

10K 9:05 am*

5K 9:10 am*

Electronic Bib Timing

Live Results

Sign up by Wednesday, November 13th to guarantee your shirt!

Online Registration Closes 6am Thursday Nov 19th

Things to note!

We WILL have appropriate amount of facilities available pre-race.

Traffic control on St. Rd 46 at the Stop Light WILL be in Place!

Per our Insurance provider - Dogs are NOT ALLOWED on the Course

This event is a Fundraiser for the Brown County Community YMCA, there will be

No Refunds or deferrals.

*Start times are subject to change.

REINDEER ROMP 5K/8K

Walk or Run

Our longest running event!

For over 20 years we have been romping through the State Park.

Start and Finish at the Nature Center.

Run is all on the road.

Start time is 1pm

Late registration & packet pick up

Friday, Dec. 5th ~ 12-3p at the Y

Race Day, Saturday, Dec. 6th ~ 11a-12:45p

*If you are competing in the Magnificent 7 Race Series, please remember that ONLY the 8k distance is eligible for Series points!

Sign up by November 26th to be guaranteed a shirt!

Online closes @ 12N on 12/4!

Gate Fee will be Required