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Ignite Trail Marathon
Ignite Trail Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Albion, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Albion, IN
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Albion, Indiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- ~1,000 ft gain per 13.1mi loop (unverified third-party estimate; no official elevation profile published)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ignitetrailseries.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Ignite Trail Marathon
As a part of the Ignite Trail series, come enjoy beautiful Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana for our newest race - the Ignite Trail Marathon and Half Marathon. The course will be a 13.1 mile loop that you will run once or twice. There will be a 8 hour cut off for this event starting at 8:00am with a 4:00pm cut off. You will enjoy 3 aid stations which we are trying to get local Cross Country teams to help man to help fundraise for their programs. The 2024 Ignite Trail Marathon is also …
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Ignite Trail Marathon: common questions
- When is the Ignite Trail Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Ignite Trail Marathon held?
- In Albion, Indiana.
- What distances does the Ignite Trail Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half Marathon.
- How many people run the Ignite Trail Marathon?
- About 1,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ignite Trail Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ignite Trail Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $135 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Ignite Trail Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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