Free State Trail Run

Free State Trail Run

The Free State Trail Run is a trail event held at the Delaware TrailHead of the Perry MTB Trails, 237 Highway and Kimberly Drive, Ozawkie, Kansas. The course consists of a 6.75 mile single-track loop through hardwood forest with rocky, technical trail and occasional views of Lake Perry. Elevation change per loop is 752 ft ascent and 752 ft descent.

Distances

• 40 Miler
• Marathon
• Half Marathon
• Quarter Marathon

Race distances are completed by repeating the 6.75 mile loop: quarter marathon 1 loop, half marathon 2 loops, marathon 4 loops, 40 mile 6 loops. Aid and porta-potties are available at the start and finish area; the staffed start area will offer water, sports drink, Coke, ginger ale and food. Remote unstaffed water points are located at mile 2.6 and mile 4.3 and will have water only. Runners should carry a hydration device because there are no cups at remote stations and gaps can exceed 3 miles.

Timing is manual; bibs must be worn visibly on the front of the body. All finishers receive distance specific hardware and 40 mile finishers receive finisher caps. T shirts and logo mugs are provided to participants who register before October 2. Entry fees listed for 2025 are $80 for the 40 mile, $50 for the marathon, $40 for the half marathon and $30 for the quarter marathon; an additional fee applies for race day entry. Drop bags, pacer rules, canine rules, and enforced cut off procedures are specified for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.