Join us for the first Prairie On Fire Course Preview Run, hosted by This Blonde Runs Coaching ! We’ll gather at the picnic shelter at White River Campground, the very place where Prairie On Fire Backyard Ultra begins. The morning will kick off with a brief history of backyard ultras and Prairie On Fire, followed by a Q&A session with Race Director, TJ Dailey. At precisely 8:00 AM, TJ will lead participants out on the official 4.167-mile POF day loop. Whether you're interested in seeing what a backyard ultra is all about, running your first Prairie On Fire this fall, or you're a returning runner ready to reconnect with the course and community, we invite you to join us. *No Prairie On Fire registration is required to participate in the preview run. Following the run, stay for snacks and more conversation! All proceeds from this event will benefit More Than Miles XC. MTM XC is a 501(c)(3) grassroots running collective dedicated to empowering at-promise older youth through running, moveme
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Prairie On Fire Course Preview Run 2026 — Cicero, IN
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cicero, IN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs