Starting at 63°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temps will climb significantly to 88°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 19mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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The Free State Trail Run's half marathon covers two laps of the 6.75-mile loop at the Delaware Trailhead of the Perry Lake mountain bike trails near Meriden and Ozawkie, Kansas. The course is 100 percent singletrack in hardwood forest, rocky and technical, with about 750 feet of climbing and descent on each lap. Runners pass the start and finish area between laps.

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Race weekend

Sunday, October 11

8:00 AMQuarter Marathon (6.8 mi)

8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:00 AM40 Mile (40.0 mi)

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When is the 2026 Free State Trail Half Marathon?

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

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

The forecast calls for a high of 88°F and a low of 61°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	63°/73°	-	58°
2025 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	53°/62°	-	57°
2024 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	55°/70°	-	52°
2023 Free State Trail Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain. 2023	32°/37°	-	27°
2022 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	60°/72°	-	48°
2021 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	74°/78°	-	65°
2019 Free State Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	62°/70°	-	46°
2016 Free State Trail Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	59°/66°	-	54°
2012 Free State Trail Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	41°/52°	-	39°

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