A welcoming winter trail loop at Indiana's Chain O'Lakes State Park
A December trail half marathon through Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. A single 13.1-mile loop through mixed singletrack trail with one brief road section, gaining approximately 1,000 feet of elevation. Three aid stations provide full support, and runners may access drop bags at the main event tent at the start/finish. A Trail Sisters-approved event organized as a non-profit with proceeds benefiting the park.
Suitable for first-timers
Albion, IN, United StatesDecember 12, 2026
Ignite Trail Half Marathon is a loop trail race in Albion, IN, United States, held on December 12, 2026. The course covers 13.1 miles, climbs 1,000 ft, and has an 8h cutoff.
This edition has its own course and we haven't mapped it yet. The interactive map, elevation profile and aid stations will appear here once the route is confirmed.
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Chain O'Lakes State Park campground with electric and primitive sites. Reserve via Reserve America online (reserveamerica.com) or call 1-866-622-6746. Camping check-in starts Friday afternoon before race day. No RV camping in the parking lot — campground only.
December temperatures in northeastern Indiana commonly drop below freezing. Expect lows of 20–30°F with wind chill.
Snow, ice, or freezing rain are possible in December. Bridges and stairs on the course may be slick.
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