Ignite Trail Half Marathon
2026 at a glance
- Entry openCloses Fri, Dec 4
- Race day
- ResultsAfter race day
- Race day
- Dec 12, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Open Closes Fri, Dec 4
- Latest results
- 2025
Quick facts
- One lap of the Chain O'Lakes loop
- Three aid stations
- Shares the start with the marathon
- Generous eight hour limit
Course
The single loop is mostly trail, with one small road section and three aid stations along the way. The eight hour time limit, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is the same as the marathon's.
Race-day weather
Mid-December in northeast Indiana is usually cold, and snow, ice or frozen mud on the park trails are all possible.
About the race
The half runs alongside the Ignite Trail Marathon, which covers the same loop twice. Both distances start together at 8 a.m., and online entry closes about a week out with no race-day registration.
Dates and results by year
FAQ
When is the Ignite Trail Half Marathon?
The 2026 Ignite Trail Half Marathon is on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Ignite Trail Half Marathon?
Entry for the 2026 Ignite Trail Half Marathon is open, as of Nov 14, 2026. Entry details: runsignup.com.
Where can I find the Ignite Trail Half Marathon results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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