Kansas Rails-to-Trails
Oct 24Ottawa, KS100 mi, 100K +4
Also a marathon, 41 mi from Free State Trail Run, registration open
40 miMarathonHalf Marathon
Free State Trail Run
Meriden, Kansas
- Entry
- $35
- Aid stations
- 3
- Days to go
- 5
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 11, 2026
- Location
- Meriden, Kansas
- Distances
- 40 mi, Marathon, Half Marathon
- Elevation gain
- 4,512 ft
- Aid stations
- 3
- Registration
- Registration closes Oct 9, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- facebook.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
A looped trail race on 100% rocky, technical single-track through hardwood forest near Lake Perry. The current severe-weather course is a 6.75-mile loop offered in four distance options.
Key dates
Registration closes
Oct 9, 2026
Race day
Oct 11, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$35
1/4 Marathon
Price progression
40 Miler
$80
Marathon
$60
1/2 Marathon
$40
1/4 Marathon
$35
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Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
Aid stations
3| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start/Finish Aid Station The only staffed aid station; located at the start/finish area. The last 40-mile loop must be started by 6:30 PM. | 0.00 miles | 18:30 | sports drinkwaterCokeGinger Ale+1 | ||
Remote Aid Station - Mile 2.6 Remote, unstaffed aid station. No cups are provided at remote water aid stations; runners must carry a hydration device or water bottle. | 2.60 miles | -- | water | ||
Remote Aid Station - Mile 4.3 Remote, unstaffed aid station. No cups are provided at remote water aid stations; runners must carry a hydration device or water bottle. | 4.30 miles | -- | water |
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