Runners will face a starting temperature of 65°F, climbing to 86°F by race's end. Winds will be moderate from the S, reaching 15 mph with gusts up to 26 mph. Given the rising heat and humidity at 56%, pacing adjustments are crucial; starting conservatively is advised to manage fatigue.

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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).

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When is the 2026 Free State Trail Marathon?

The 2026 Free State Trail Marathon will be held on Sunday October 11, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Free State Trail Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 84°F and a low of 62°F with a 2% chance of rain.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Free State Trail Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	53°/74°	-	57°
2024 Free State Trail Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	55°/81°	-	54°
2023 Free State Trail Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain. 2023	32°/39°	-	28°
2022 Free State Trail Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	60°/79°	-	48°
2021 Free State Trail Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	74°/83°	-	65°

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