Free State Trail Run

Free State Trail Run

Register Sunday, Oct 11, 2026 @ 8:00 AM

Delaware Biking and Hiking Trails, Kimberly Rd Meriden , KS

Distances offered: 40 Miler, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon

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Registration closes: Fri, Oct 9 @ 11:59PM CT

Starting Location

The race starts at the Kimberly Drive Trailhead. Map to location. There is a five dollar state park fee department near the start/finish area.

• All distances start at 8 AM.
• Check in and pack a pick up or one hour prior to your event. Always wear your bib number on the front of your body.

Information

Swag: T-shirt and logo mug for all registered participants that register prior to October 2nd. All finishers receive distance-specific hardware. Distance-specific finisher caps for 40 mile finishers.

Timing: Manual Timing will be used. Finisher place awards for male & female 1st through 3rd place in each distance. There will also be 3 awards for silliest costume.

Entry Fees

2025 Entry Fees

• 40-Miler: $80
• Marathon: $50
• 1/2-marathon: $40
• 1/4-marathon (6.5-miles): $30
• Add $20 for race day entry.

Packet Pickup is on the day of the race at the race location, starting at 7:00 AM. Check-in and packet pickup 1 hour prior to your event.

Aid Stations

The only staffed aid station (at the start/finish area) will be stocked with sports-drink and water, and Coke and Ginger Ale. There WILL BE FOOD ITEMS also at the start/finish aid station. The remote (unstaffed) aid stations are at MILE 2.6 and mile 4.3 will only have water.

Drop Bags

One drop bag is allowed for all distances (except 1/4-Marathon), if needed. Write your name, and bib number onto your drop bag.

Pacers (Human)

Pacers are allowed solely as a safety consideration for runners in the 40-mile distance race, and ONLY for the LAST 2 loops. Only one pacer is allowed per runner. Canine pacers are allowed for distances up to 1/2 marathon.

Cut-Off Times

Last 40-mile loop needs to be started by 6:30 PM. All 40-milers MUST carry a working headlamp or flashlight after 4:30 PM.

Course

The course is run completely on 100% single-track trails in a hardwood forest, with not much elevation gain or loss. This trail is very rocky and technical! There are occasional views of Lake Perry, during the race.

Start Location: Delaware TrailHead of Perry MTB Trails 237 Highway & Kimberly Drive Ozawkie, KS

The course is a 6.75 Mile Loop.

• 1/4-Marathon: 1 Loop (6.75-miles)
• Half Marathon: 2 Loops
• Full Marathon: 4 Loops
• 40-Mile: 6 Loops

Elevation change per 6.75-mile loop: 752-ft ascent, 752-ft descent