A Benefit for the Hoosier Hikers Council Trail Improvement Association

SOLD OUT! All 500 entries for the 2006 Tecumseh Trail Marathon are filled. If you missed out, enter the Yellowwood Lake Fun Run or join us for the next marathon on December 1, 2007!

   

COURSE:
The Tecumseh Trail Marathon course provides a scenic and challenging route in Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests. 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 will be limited to approximately 500 runners due to the shuttle bus logistics. Please Note: Dogs not permitted on the course.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
> Water & energy drink every 2-3 miles
> Beautiful point-to-point trail course
> Trails groomed for safety & route prepared by Hoosier Hikers Council
> Post-race meal (hot soups, breads, fruit, etc)
> Attractive awards for overall and age group winners
> T-shirt to each pre-registered runner
> Fundraiser for trails in Indiana
> Professional event management
> Medical support and trail sweep for safety
> Shuttle service to start line

CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS (OPTIONAL):
Attractive, custom-made finisher medals are available from Indiana's Excellence. The medal will have your name plus your choice of finish time or age group placing. These medals are $6 and will be mailed to you within three weeks after the Tecumseh Trail Marathon. You may order a medal when you register, or order at the race check-in. Finisher medals are not available for the Fun Run.

ENTRY FEE:
Marathon: $50 before Nov 22. $60 After Nov 22.
                No entries accepted on race morning.
Yellowwood Lake Fun Run: $10 before Nov 22. $15 after Nov 22.

AGE GROUPS:
10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

YELLOWWOOD LAKE FUN RUN:
A low-key event for family & friends of marathoners... or those not yet ready to tackle the marathon distance! The course is a trail loop of approximately 5.5 miles around the Yellowwood Lake Trail, finishing along the same route as the marathon. The cost is only $10, but there are no awards or, t-shirts. Results will be posted, and aid stations are available.

   

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Eastern Standard Time):

Friday, December 1		6:00-8:00PM		Packet Pick-up at Yellowwood Campground Shelter
Saturday, December 2		7:30-8:30AM   8:45AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM   4:30PM		Packet Pick-up at Yellowwood Campground Shelter Bus boarding begins Busses depart for start line Tecumseh Trail Marathon Start Yellowwood Lake Fun Run Start (at Yellowwood Campground Shelter) Cut-off time at Yellowwood Lake north trailhead

DIRECTIONS:
From State Road 46, 10 miles east of Bloomington or 7 miles west from Nashville. Follow Yellowwood Road for 2 miles to the campground / shelter house. Map to Course

LODGING:
Please take advantage of discount rate of $59/night at A Summerhouse Inn, conveniently located on the East side of Bloomington. In addition, 10% of the room rate will be donated back to the event. Call 800-371-0934 and ask for the Tecumseh Trail Marathon rate!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What kind of shoes?
We recommend trail running shoes, but regular running shoes will work.
Will my feet get wet?
So far, all stream crossings have been passable with careful stepping / jumping. If there is significant rain prior to race day, you will get wet!
Can I pick up my number/packet at the start?
Please don’t plan on this. We arrive just minutes prior to start time and begin the race quickly. There’s also very limited parking area. Plus, there’s no post-race shuttle back to the start.
Where is the closest lodging?
The race is east of Bloomington on highway 46. A Summerhouse Inn, a sponsor of the race, is one of the closest available.
What about camping?
Yellowwood (primitive) wil be open, you can register when you arrive on race weekend.
Will there be aid stations?
Every 2-3 miles, with water, gatorade, snacks (i.e. pretzels, bananas, cookies, trail mix, etc)
Will I get a finisher medal?
Only if you order one ($6).
How difficult is it really?
Hmm... Pretty difficult. Try it and find out!

RELATED / LOCAL LINKS: Hoosier Hikers Council Overhauser Law Offices A Summerhouse Inn The North Face Endurance 50

SOLD OUT! All 500 entries for the 2006 Tecumseh Trail Marathon are filled. If you missed out, enter the Yellowwood Lake Fun Run or join us for the next marathon on December 1, 2007!