Ignite Trail Marathon
Ignite Trail Marathon is a trail running and running race on December 12, 2026 in Albion, IN, with entry fees from $70 to $85.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Location
- 2355 E 75 S, Albion, IN
- Price
- $70–$85
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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 the RRCA Indiana State Championship Race!
***Registration closes approximately 1 week prior to the event***
***NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION***
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
38°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia City, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albion, IN
City Elevation
898 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 106 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Albion, IN
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Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race
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Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Albion than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ignite Trail Marathon
Dec 12, 2026