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Dec 6th 2025

 Brownstown, IN 

 

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100k

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100k Relay

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50k

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10Mile

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"Dare to set such audacious goals you must grow to obtain them."
-Your Future Self-

      100k    +9332  -9260    17             

62ish Miles          Ascent           Descent         Aid station stops 

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The course will alternate directions yearly. 2025 will be the first year counterclockwise.

Race Date: Dec. 6th 2025

Location: Brownstown IN "Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, Inc." 

Distances: 10m, 50k, 100K, 100K 2-6p Relay

Online Close: Nov 25th. 2025

  • Sweatshirt deadline Nov 22nd - You can add this in the runsignup store at anytime

  • You must be present to pick up. We are unable to hold orders or mail them. 

Pricing: Prices increase Sept 7th. 

  • Run Tecumseh Trail Challenge 50k & receive a 10% off Tecumseh & Jackson Ultra Distances for both events!

  • 10 Miler - Early $35 / Increase $45 / Day of $55

  • 50k- Early $90 / Increase $105 / Day of $115

  • 100K- ***FIRST 50 TO SIGN UP $100 then- $125 for next 50 / After 1st 100 - $140 / Day of $165

  • 100K Relay 2-6person team

    • 2p- Team Per Person - $70 / Increase $80

    • 3p- Team Per Person - $60 / Increase $70

    • 4p- Team Per Person - $50 / Increase $60

    • 5p- Team Per Person - $45 / Increase $55

    • 6p- Team Per Person - $40 / Increase $50

  • VOLUNTEERING IS ESSENTIAL, 6+ HOURS & RUN FREE NEXT YEAR OR ANOTHER DINO EVENT!

(GUIDEBOOK- 2025 update coming soon)​​

Jackson County Ultras represents everything ultra running is about. Challenging ourselves to audacious goals, reaching the top of a climb and setting our sights at another pinnacle in the distance to continue our growth! That's what we are doing with this race.

  • This WILL be the year we become the ONLY MIDWEST WESTERN STATES 100k QAULIFIER! Together, we need to hit 100 finishers. 

    • In 2026 we celebrated 74 100k finishers. Help us get 100 across the finisher line to become a qualifier! ​​​

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RACE PERKS AND EXPIRENCE 

  • PRIZE MONEY

  • RESULTS ON ULTRASIGNUP STILL, No Worries Junkies!

  • ​100k FINISHERS BELT BUCKLE! ​​​

  • 100k & 100k Relay LIVE TRACKING! 

    • ​​​100k Runners will be required to have a way of carrying tracker on them throughout the race.

  • ​24 HOUR CUT-OFF! All Distances!

  • Well stocked Aid Stations!

  • Age Group unique Awards

  • Finisher medals for 50k, Relay & 10 Mile

  • Lodge hangout and optional meal for spectators

  • indoor heated facility for drop bags and crew

  • Professional photos by Timmy Howard!

Though the course is rugged, Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center balances that out with warm, dry places to eat, sleep, shower, and gather before and after the race. We've partnered with the camp to bring you affordable weekend-long packages including full meals on Friday night, Saturday post-race "ends at Midnight", and Sunday recovery breakfast.

  • Cabin Details/Photos. Booked on at registration store.

  • Friday night meal consist of Pasta Bar, Garlic Bread/bread sticks, salad, drinks, and a dessert.

  • CAMPING- Jackson-Washington State Forest has 54 primitive first come first serve campsites. They are $13 per night. These are located conveniently just down the road from the event and even some of the sites are on the course itself. ​

  • Your entry fee also includes:

    • Post-race food Noon-Midnight (Chili, Vegan/GF Soup, Assorted Sandwiches, Hummus Pita and veggie tray, chef's salad, chips, condiments drinks, etc.)

    • Access to post-race showers.

    • Ultra-distance runners (50k & Up) only will receive: unique item "tba- glove, beanie, etc. type item," a finisher medal.

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100k Relay

  • Only 1 person from your team needs to check in- they will need to distrubute bibs etc.

  • Relay teams consisting of 2-6 team members will do a minimum of 1 lap each. (10miles/1600ft gain)

  • Teams may split lap order up however they choose.

    • Ex. (2 person team- p1 runs 4 laps, p2 runs 2 laps = 6 laps) or ( 3 person team- p1 runs 1 lap, p2 runs 2 laps, p3 runs 3laps = 6 laps ) etc.

  • 6 person teams require each team member to run 1 lap. 1st runner will run further! 

  • a solo 100k runner IS ALLOWED to be part of your relay team. Must be registered for both & complete their relay lap with the team bracelet "Baton". 

  • Ea team member must run an ENTIRE lap (10miles) you CAN NOT switch runners in the middle of a lap.

  • NO PACERS.

  • START- To achieve course distance accuracy the 100k course starts with a shuttle ride to the fairgrounds. This means your first runner is running further than the rest! 

  • Exchange point is right by the main building at the finish arch. You can stay warm and comfortable inside while watching through huge windows to prepare for your exchange. 

  • 100k relay teams will start at 7:30am with solo 100k runners.

  • Teams will receive bibs & a bracelet that must stay on course, crossing the finish line with each 10-mile lap before being transferred on to the next teammate.

  • Awards set for top 3 teams overall - Everyone gets a medal.

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EVENT​ SCHEDULE

 

Friday, December 5th

  • 3:00 pm Cabin Check in 

    • Self check in- we will be on site if you have questions

  • 6:00pm-8:00pm - Check-in / Registration 

  • 7:00pm-8:00pm -Friday Dinner ($18.00) 

    • Door prize give aways for those who attend! ​

Saturday, December 6th (RACE DAY)

  •  6:00 - 8:00am - Check in / Day of Registration  

  •  7:00 - 7:10am - 50k/ 100k / 100k "1st relay runner" board shuttle to fairground start

    • 1st relay runner starts at fairgrounds 

  • Start Times 

Sunday, December 7TH

  • 6:00am - Loopy Lake Lap! 

  • 7:30a.m - RACE CUTT OFF!

  • 8:30am - 9:30am - Breakfast

  • 10:00am - Lodge closed to participants 

  • 3:00PM - Check out / leave 

TRAINING RUNS TBA

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COURSE MAP

Challenge yourself to another level at Jackson County Ultras. Very steep topography rewards you with fantastic vistas along the ridgetops in Jackson-Washington State Forest. Each lap will take you around two different and beautiful lakes and to the highest point in Jackson county

2025 MAP - Counterclockwise Odd Year

*Click on map upper left to expand*

GPX FILES: 100k  50k  10mile

AID STATION INFO 

AID STATION MENU

CABIN & PROPERTY MAP

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PRIMITIVE CAMPING

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CABINS. Click for names.

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LIVE TRACKING DEVICE DETAILS.

PLEASE REVIEW PRIOR TO RACEDAY

RACE DAY LIVE TRACKING LINK

Map & Directions

Race Day Rules- 2025 update soon

  • 100k/100k Relay Starts at the fairgrounds main Archway "Welcome to the Jackson County Fair." A shuttle bus will take runners to start at 7:10

    • You may ride with spectator as we encourage everyone to see runners off ​

  • DO NOT park on roadways at fairgrounds, please park off to side or the parking lot near archway​

  • Participants may not "drop down" to a shorter distance category during the race.

  • One Pacer "at time" is allowed to accompany you on your last 2 laps.

  • 60+ may have a pacer the last 3 laps

    • You may have different pacers​

    • Pacers must do 1 full lap before switching at the main building Start/Finish. 

  • Pacers Must register and pick up pacer bib. Pacer Registration is free.

    • After check in hours, pacer may reg/pick up bib downstairs at timing​

  • Accommodations must be purchased. See store on Ultrasignup to buy add ons.

  • Pacers are welcome to use Aid stations.

  • Pacers may NOT MULE items for runners, doing so will result in DQ.

  • Pacers are for the 100k solo runners only. 

    • Pacers may join for the last 2 laps. ​

    • 60+ may have a pacer the last 3 laps

  • NO CREW ON COURSE. THIS INCLUDES CAMP RD. THIS US FOR SAFETY. IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR RUNNER MORE, CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING AT AN AID STATION : )

  • All runners must be registered.

  • Race number must be on your front, and visible at all times. 

  • Follow the marked trail – no short cutting

  • Communicate and be courteous when passing or being passed.

  • If you drop out of the race, please let us know at the finish line.

  • 100k/Relay runners MUST HAVE A WAY TO CARRYING TRACKING DEVICE PROPERLY! WATCH THE VIDEO!

AGE GROUPS AWARDS 

  • 100k Top 5 Male and Female + 1st Place Masters Male and Female payout!

  • 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

    • All 100k Finishers will receive a custom finisher belt buckle.

  • other distances receive finisher medal and awards for top 3 male & female AG.​

  • 100k Relay awards will be for top 3 overall only unless we have a high enough turn out to add depth.​ Each runner will recieve a medal as well

TRAINING RUNS:

Training on the course is allowed. Wear orange / bright colors from October to race day as it's hunting season. Please park within JWSF on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday to avoid interfering with PYOCA activities. During the week, parking at PYOCA is allowed. Be sure to bring a course map and supplies needed to support yourself.

Seymour MultiSport Club usually offers training runs on the course, generally mid-day on Sundays starting around October.

Additional Information & Refunds

  • You must be present or have someone pick up sweatshirt orders. We are unable to hold or mail them.

  • Due to the complexity of these events, there are NO REFUNDS within 3 Months prior to the event date.

  • Refunds will incur a 20% service charge. 

  • Pregnant? 100% Full refund or rollover ladies, no worries.  

  • Postpartum? We will offer a 1-year deferral to next year’s event date. You must inquire for approval at least 2 months before the current year’s event date. 

  • In the event of a weather-related cancellation, the event will typically not be rescheduled. Entry fees will not be refunded. We will offer an automatic 1-year roll over to the next event date.

  • You may transfer your entry to another participant self service on runsignup prior to registration close. 

  • You may roll over to next year’s race if notification of request is received prior to above deadline.

  • To request the refund or rollover, please email runsignup for support.

JACKSON COUNTY ULTRAS 2025 SPONSORS

Email us @ info@dinoseries.com if you would like to help support this incredible event!

 DCO INDUSTRIES INC. 

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Dr. Charlie Williams, MD

Family Medicine - Anderson, IN

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