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Ignite Trail Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 12, 202642.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 66 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Albion · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$115Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 4, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ignite Trail Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana.

A new race in the Ignite Trail series, with full marathon and half marathon events.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ignite Trail Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ignite Trail Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $115

Ignite Trail Marathon · until Oct 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $90

Ignite Trail Half Marathon · until Oct 27, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ignite Trail Marathon course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limitApproximately 8 hours
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Approximately 8 hours (08:00–16:00)

EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km08:008h
Half21.0975km08:008h
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN

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Run one lap (half marathon) or two laps (full) of the 21.1km circuit course.

Events are the Ignite Trail Marathon and Ignite Trail Half Marathon.

The start takes place at 2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN, at 8:00 AM local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around -1°C (29°F)
Cold-weather gear — gloves, beanie, layers
Aid stations
Aid station 3 places in course

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Ignite Trail Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Chain O'Lakes State Park, 2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN 46701 (Sand Lake Beach area)

No public transit;

car access only, rural state park.

Marathon/half share a 13.1-mile loop run once or twice.

Rural state park venue, no public transit, car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same location — Chain O'Lakes State Park (loop course returns to start)

Loop course finishes at the same state park start area.

More details

None mentioned on the official runsignup page.

Stations & transport near the venue

The Ignite Trail Marathon in Albion is a small rural trail-running venue with no public transit card system;

car access is required.

There is no bus or rail service to the site, so a rental car or ride-share is the only practical option.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Ignite Trail Marathon at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion runs either one lap (half marathon) or two laps (full) of a 13.1-mile loop course.

With an 8:00 AM start and a 4:00 PM time limit, runners should plan for a roughly 8-hour finishing time limit.

No on-site (same-day) registration is offered,

and online registration typically closes about a week before the race, so it's safest to register well in advance.

Times are local to Albion. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

1 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Albion Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Albion with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Albion.

Total cost and budget for Ignite Trail Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Ignite Trail Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Albion runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ignite Trail Marathon

FAQ
When does Ignite Trail Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Albion, IN, United States.

How much is the Ignite Trail Marathon 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $115.

What is the time limit for Ignite Trail Marathon 2026?

Approximately 8 hours (08:00–16:00).

What distances does Ignite Trail Marathon 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Ignite Trail Marathon 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Ignite Trail Marathon 2026 start?

2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN.

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