Show Me Your Free State Ultra
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Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra : October 24, 2026
The event on October 24, 2026, offers multiple distances that all begin and end at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Missouri. The course is a 25-mile loop that passes through Missouri and Kansas, following the Missouri River bank, traversing the Gladden Bottoms, and skirting the Loess Hills.
Distances:
- 100 mile: four 25-mile laps
- 50 mile: two 25-mile laps
- 50 km: one 25-mile lap plus a 3-mile out-and-back
- Marathon: one 25-mile lap plus a 1.2-mile finish loop
- Half marathon: out-and-back to mile 6.55
Course details include approximately 138 feet of elevation gain per loop, about 10 miles of paved road per loop with the remainder on gravel or crushed limestone levee trail, and a monitored crossing of US Highway 36. The route is described as quiet and scenic with farmland, river views, and autumn foliage; wildlife sightings are reported.
Aid infrastructure: four manned aid stations stocked with water, sports drink, salty snacks, fruit, sweets, and warm food after sunset; unmanned stations with water and limited snacks; basic first aid supplies at stations. Drop bag and crew rules apply; 100 mile and 50 mile runners may use up to four drop bags. Pacers are permitted for 50 and 100 mile runners after the first lap and must follow pacer policies.
Age minimums, registration, and equipment notes are defined. Typical late October temperatures range from lower 40s°F at night to upper 60s°F by day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
