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Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra
St. Joseph, MissouriBenton High School / Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra
- Half Marathon entry
- $90
- Aid stations
- 4
- Days to go
- 2
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- St. Joseph, Missouri
- Distances
- 100 mi, 50 mi, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon
- Elevation gain
- 552 ft
- Aid stations
- 4, 3 with crew access
- Registration
- Closed Oct 16, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
The Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra is a multi-distance running event starting and finishing at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Missouri, featuring a 25-mile loop course that traverses the historic region where Missouri and Kansas converge along the Missouri River valley. All proceeds benefit Benton High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs.
Key dates
Registration opens
Mar 1, 2026
Early/Regular ends
Sep 30, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 16, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Pricing
100 Mile
Late
$240
50 Mile
Late
$180
50K
Late
$140
Marathon
Late
$120
Half Marathon
Late
$90
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start–Finish Also serves as the finish at mile 25. Crew accessible. | 0.00 miles | -- | waterGatoradesodachips+10 | ||
Children of the Corn Manned aid station at mile 6.5. Pacers may not join or exit at the first manned aid station. | 6.50 miles | Sunday 7:30 AM | waterGatoradesodachips+10 | ||
Wathena Manned aid station at mile 13 in Wathena, Kansas. Crew accessible. Located near US Highway 36. | 13.00 miles | Sunday 9:00 AM | waterGatoradesodachips+10 | ||
Roseport Landing Manned aid station at mile 19. Crew accessible. | 19.00 miles | Sunday 10:30 AM | waterGatoradesodachips+10 |
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