Show Me Your Free State Ultra
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Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra
The Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra is a multi distance running event in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 24 and 25, 2026. The event is presented by Benton High School and proceeds benefit Benton High School Cross Country and Track and Field programs.
Distances offered include:
- 100 miles
- 50 miles
- 50 km
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
The course is a 25 mile loop that starts and ends at Rosecrans Memorial Airport and is run in a counter clockwise direction. Course materials include satellite imagery that shows route and elevation changes and a runners handbook with detailed race information.
Organizers provide downloadable training plans for the 100 mile, 50 mile, 50 km, and novice marathon distances. Event photography will be taken on course by Mile 90 and made available for download.
Local businesses and community partners are listed as event sponsors. The race highlights the Missouri River valley region where Missouri and Kansas meet and uses local facilities around St. Joseph and Wathena. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
