Free State Trail Run
Meriden, United States • 11 Oct 2026
Free State Trail Run : October 11, 2026
The Free State Trail Run takes place in Meriden, KS at the Delaware TrailHead of the Perry MTB Trails and offers multiple looped trail distances on a marked single track course. The route uses a 6.75 mile loop and distances are completed by running multiple loops.
Distances
- 40 Miler: 6 loops (6.75 mile loop)
- Marathon: 4 loops
- Half Marathon: 2 loops
- 1/4 Marathon: 1 loop (6.75 miles)
The course runs entirely on single track through hardwood forest. The trail is described as rocky and technical with modest elevation change of about 752 ft ascent and 752 ft descent per loop and occasional views of Lake Perry. Directional reflective arrow signs and wrong way signs mark intersections.
Aid and logistics include a staffed start/finish aid station with water sports drink Coca Cola Ginger Ale and food plus porta potties. Remote unstaffed aid stations at mile 2.6 and mile 4.3 supply water only and there are no cups there. A hydration device or water bottle is required. One drop bag is allowed for all distances except the quarter marathon and is accessible on each pass. Manual timing will be used and finishers receive distance specific hardware; 40 mile finishers receive finisher caps. Pacers and canine pacers are allowed under stated rules and waivers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.