Prairie Fire Marathon

• 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• 1 Mile:- Run 1 Mile
• Marathon:- Run 26.2 Miles

The Prairie Fire Marathon promises runners a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita while displaying Wichita’s exciting entertainment district as well as the beauty of some of the nicest residential areas the city has to offer. Runners will enjoy the sounds from local area bands and watch parties scatter throughout the Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K courses.

The Prairie Fire Marathon is a Boston qualifier boasting some of the fastest and flattest terrain in the region. Enjoy wonderful temps and well-coordinated hydration stations throughout all 26.2 miles. Don't miss one of the last chances to qualify in 2016 at the Prairie Fire Marathon. 

*All 2016 Prairie Fire Race Series runners will receive their online race photos FREE. (Spring & Fall Races)

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be held on Saturday, October 8th, at the Fit For Life Expo inside of Century II Exhibition Hall from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Back 2 Back Challenge

Celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Prairie Fire Race Series by completing the Back 2 Back Challenge! The Fall race will complete the second part of the Back 2 Back Challenge that you started in the Spring. Registered 2016 B2B Challenge participants will receive an array of additional amenities including: a commemorative bib, medal, Tech t-shirt and VIP tent access upon completion of the Challenge. For more information visit http://prairiefiremarathon.com/

Youth Marathon

All participants will complete a Mileage Tracker that will be kept by their teacher. The Mileage Tracker will keep track of each mile the student runs prior to the event on October 9, 2016. Each student logs 12 miles or 25.1 miles on his or her log by having a teacher sign for each mile completed. On the day of the Marathon, the kids will run the final 1.1 miles on a course designed for kids. Each participant will receive a gift at the expo as well as a t-shirt. To download a Mileage Tracker go to http://prairiefiremarathon.com/

Fun Run/Walk

The Fun Run/Walk will be held on the same course as the Youth Marathon at 11:00 am. We encourage the city of Wichita to come out and run, jog, skip or walk together with family and friends and enjoy the weather and good times that the Prairie Fire Marathon offers. Each participant will receive a gift at the expo and a t-shirt. Register online at http://prairiefiremarathon.com/

Volunteer - Prairie Fire Marathon

Volunteering at the Prairie Fire Marathon is fun both and rewarding! Thousands of participants from around the world are training for this year's race. No matter how hard they train they can't do it without your help. Please register today and help them get to the finish line! Visit http://prairiefiremarathon.com/fall-race/volunteer to register!

Event details and schedule

Full Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m.

Half Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m.

Mayor's 5K starts at 7:50 a.m.

Youth Marathon starts at 11:00 a.m.

Fun Run/Walk starts at 11:00 a.m.

For more information visit http://prairiefiremarathon.com/