Free State Trail Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace early
Runners will face temperatures starting at 63°F, rising to a high of 75°F. With humidity at 70% and a light headwind, pacing adjustments will be crucial to maintain performance. Hydration frequency should increase, especially as the day warms up, to combat the heat and humidity.
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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° |