Glacial Esker 24 Hour Trail Race

Albion, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Glacial Esker 6-12-24 Hour Trail Race takes place Saturday April 25 to Sunday April 26, 2026 in Albion, IN (2355 E 75 S, 46701). The race is part of the Ignite Trail Series and uses a 3.55 mile looped trail. There is one aid station located at the start/finish area. For the timed events, only full loops count toward a participant's mileage total. With 30 minutes remaining in each event, an 1/8 mile out-and-back section will be opened so participants can add to their mileage totals.

Events and registration

The event offers multiple timed formats:

  • 6 Hour
  • 12 Hour
  • 12 Hour (night)
  • 24 Hour

Entry fees listed on the event page are $80 for the 6 Hour, $120 for each 12 Hour event, and $150 for the 24 Hour. Registration is open to ages 18 to 80. Registration will close approximately one week before the event and there is no day-of-race registration. Additional race information is available from the Ignite Trail Series website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
Glacial Esker 24 Hour
12 hr
Glacial Esker 12 Hour - 8am Start
12 hr
Glacial Esker 12 Hour - 8pm Start
6 hr
Glacial Esker 6 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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