Kansas · 40 Miler · Marathon · 1/2 Marathon
Free State Trail Run
Free State Trail Run is a 40 Miler, marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 1/4 Marathon event held in Meriden, Kansas. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Meriden, KS
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Meriden, Kansas
- Distances
- 40 Miler, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon
- Course
- Rolling, technical singletrack; organizer reports ~752 ft of climbing and ~752 ft of descent per 6.75-mile loop.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 1/4 Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface; 752 ft gain, 752 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 40 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Free State Trail Run
The Free State Trail Run is a technical single-track trail race on a 6.75-mile loop through hardwood forest at Perry State Park near Meriden, Kansas, with occasional views of Lake Perry. Runners choose a 1/4 Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon, or 40-Mile distance by completing 1, 2, 4, or 6 loops.
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Free State Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Free State Trail Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Free State Trail Run held?
- In Meriden, Kansas.
- What distances does the Free State Trail Run offer?
- 40 Miler, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 1/4 Marathon.
- How do I register for the Free State Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Free State Trail Run?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $30 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Free State Trail Run start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
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