Ignite Trail Marathon
2026 at a glance
- Entry openCloses Fri, Dec 4
- Race day
- ResultsAfter race day
- Race day
- Dec 12, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Closes Fri, Dec 4
- Latest results
- 2025
Quick facts
- Two laps of a 13.1-mile trail loop
- Three aid stations per lap
- Eight hour time limit
- No race-day registration
Course
The course is a 13.1-mile loop, mostly trail with one short road section, and marathoners run it twice. Three aid stations sit on the loop, and the time limit is eight hours, from the 8 a.m. start to a 4 p.m. cutoff.
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
Ignite Trail Series puts on three race weekends a year at Chain O'Lakes State Park, and this December marathon and half close out its calendar. Registration shuts about a week before race day, and there is no entry on the morning itself.
Dates and results by year
FAQ
When is the Ignite Trail Marathon?
The 2026 Ignite Trail Marathon is on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 Ignite Trail Marathon?
Entry for the 2026 Ignite Trail Marathon is open, as of Nov 14, 2026. Entry details: runsignup.com.
Where can I find the Ignite Trail Marathon results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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