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Tecumseh Trail Marathon
Race Details:
- Location: Bloomington, IN, USA
- Race Date: 10/17/2026
- Race Distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra Marathon
Qualifying Race For:
Boston: No
World Major Qualifier: No
Tecumseh Trail Marathon Description
The Tecumseh Trail Marathon is a rugged trail race held each fall through Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington, Indiana. Runners tackle steep climbs and technical singletrack through dense hardwood forest, with more than 3,500 feet of elevation gain testing legs built for pavement. Aid stations are spaced every few miles along the course, and the small field size keeps the race feeling personal and community-driven from start to finish.
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Tecumseh Trail Marathon Additional Details:
This is a race built by trail runners, for trail runners, with a course marked by pink ribbons and hand-drawn signs through the state forest’s backcountry. Aid stations appear every three to six miles, stocked with water, sports drink, and Clif Bars, while the Yellowwood Dam stop adds hot soup for a mid-race boost. Finishers can add a personalized, name-and-time engraved medal for a small fee, and age-group winners take home custom awards crafted on site. The real reward comes after the finish line: a mashed potato bar with a choice of chicken noodle or vegan soup, a s’mores station, a campfire, live music, and Athletic Brewing for runners 21 and up. It’s a laid-back, community-driven scene where camping is encouraged and runners linger well past their own finish times to cheer others in.
Course Information
Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Trails
Pace Groups: No
Time Limit: Unknown
# of Finishers
100-150 Half Marathon
40-60 Marathon
50-100 Ultramarathon
Elevation Details
Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
Elevation Loss: Unknown
Average Temperature
- Low: 35°F
- High: 54°F
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Things to Do in Bloomington, IN, USA
Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.
Museums & History
Lilly Library
Browse rare books and historic manuscripts at the Lilly Library on the IU campus — a quiet, air-conditioned, low-impact stop for recovering legs after race weekend.
Shopping
The Square
Browse more than 30 locally-owned shops, restaurants, and galleries around Bloomington’s historic downtown Square, with its 1820s limestone courthouse — an easy, flat, walkable stroll.
Sports & Entertainment
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Catch an IU basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall or another Hoosier sporting event — a relaxed, seated way to spend an evening in town.
Food & Drink
Nick’s English Hut
Grab a bite at Nick’s English Hut, an iconic Kirkwood Avenue gathering spot since 1927 lined with IU memorabilia — a relaxed way to refuel after race day.
Scenic Drives & Viewpoints
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Explore the easy, beginner-friendly trails around Griffy Lake Nature Preserve, a peaceful wooded lake just north of downtown — a low-impact way to spend a rest day.
Outdoors & Trails
B-Line Trail
Walk or bike a flat stretch of the B-Line Trail, a rail-trail running straight through downtown Bloomington — an easy, paved option for tapering or recovering legs.
Landmark
Sample Gates
Snap a photo at IU’s iconic Sample Gates, the limestone gateway between campus and city that’s a favorite backdrop for grads and visitors alike — an easy, flat stop.
Arts & Culture
Eskenazi Museum of Art
See Ancient Greek marble busts alongside works by Picasso and Monet at the three-story Eskenazi Museum of Art on the IU campus — a relaxed, indoor rest-day visit.
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