Tecumseh Trail Marathon

The TTM Quarter Marathon starts from the Yellowwod Campground Shelter House at Yellowwood State Forest at 11 AM. The course begins with a short road section to allow some separation before becoming single track. There is ~900 ft of elevation gain and loss during the ~6.5 mile loop. Expect sweet, scenic singletrack consisting of windy trails, roots, mud, rocks, a little sand a few small creek crossings compounded by several heart pounding hill climbs including a 250 ft climb leading to the Tecumseh Trail where you will then follow the Tecumseh Trail Marathon course for almost ~4 miles to the finish. Expect Tecumseh-Like, not Tecumseh-Lite. Please Note: Dogs are not permitted on the course.

The TTM Half Marathon starts from the Yellowwood Campground Shelter House at Yellowwood State Forest at 10 AM and consists of two loops on the Quarter Marathon course. The race begins at the finish line with a short road section to allow some separation before becoming single track. There is ~900 ft of elevation gain and loss during the ~6.5 mile loop. Expect sweet, scenic singletrack consisting of windy trails, roots, mud, rocks, a little sand a a few small creek crossings comounded by several heart pounding hill climbs including a 250 ft climb leading to the Tecumseh Trail where you will then follow the Tecumseh Trail Marathon course for almost ~4 miles. As you approach the finish, the Half-Marathon will turn right to head back into the woods for a second lap on this challenging, but rewarding loop. Expect Tecumseh-Like, not Tecumseh-Lite. Please Note: Dogs are not permitted on the course.

The Tecumseh Trail Marathon course provides a challenging route in Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests, during the beautiful autumn colors of South-central Indiana. A major portion of the 40-mile Tecumseh Trail is used for the race course. Participants will be shuttled by bus from the Yellowwood Lake area to the starting line, near the Morgan-Monroe State Forest office.

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 3500’. See the elevation profile for more information.

Participants may run or walk, but must maintain a 17 minute per mile average through the hilly terrain. Participants reaching the north trailhead at Yellowwood Lake (approx. mile 23) after 4:30 pm will be escorted off the route and to the shelter. The field is limited to 700 runners due to logistics. Please Note: Dogs are not permitted on the course.