Free State Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm afternoon, hydrate early
Runners will face a temperature rise from 56°F at the start to a warm 90°F by the finish. A steady wind from the SSW at 13 mph may provide some relief, but humidity sits at 53%. Runners should adjust their pace conservatively and prioritize hydration 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°/79° | - | 56° | |
2024 | | 55°/90° | - | 54° | |
2023 | | 32°/39° | Light | 30° | |
2022 | | 60°/81° | - | 50° | |
2021 | | 74°/87° | - | 64° |