Free State Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, breezy conditions
Runners will face temperatures rising from 58°F to a peak of 69°F, with a consistent breeze from the E. Humidity will be moderate at 62%, making it crucial to stay hydrated. With wind gusts up to 27 mph, runners should prepare to adjust their pace accordingly and brace for the breezy conditions throughout the race.
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Race Info
The Free State Trail Run is a looped trail race held each October near Meriden and Ozawkie, Kansas, starting from the Delaware Trailhead of the Perry Lake mountain bike trail system. Runners repeat a 6.75-mile singletrack loop through hardwood forest with roughly 750 feet of climbing and descent per lap on rocky, technical terrain. Four distances share the same course and 8:00 AM start: a quarter marathon (one loop), half marathon (two loops), marathon (four loops), and 40-mile race (six loops).
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 53°/74° | - | 57° | |
2024 | | 55°/81° | - | 54° | |
2023 | | 32°/39° | - | 28° | |
2022 | | 60°/79° | - | 48° | |
2021 | | 74°/83° | - | 65° |