Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group
About this race
Get Ready for the 2026 Fall Race Series – Wichita’s Biggest Running Celebration!
We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Fall Race Series, featuring the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and the Mayor’s Friendly 5K (untimed) — perfect for runners of all levels!
The adventure kicks off along the Arkansas River just as the sun rises over the Wichita skyline. Feel the energy as you wind your way through downtown Wichita, past historic neighborhoods, through scenic parks, and along the river’s edge before crossing the finish line at Equity Bank Park — where the cheers will be waiting!
Join the fun all weekend long!
Packet Pick-Up & Vendor Expo: Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Race Day:
- Marathon & Half Marathon – 7:10 a.m. start
- 5K – 7:30 a.m. start
After your run, don’t rush off — the celebration’s just getting started! Enjoy the post-race party with delicious runner’s food and beverages, local vendors, and the awards ceremony.
Come for the race, stay for the party — and discover everything Wichita has to offer.Let’s make 2026 a race to remember!
Pick your distance
Running
Fall Marathon
The Prairie Fire Fall Marathon (26.2 miles) is a USATF Certified Race and a Boston Marathon Qualifier that promises a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita.
Fall Half Marathon
The Prairie Fire Fall Half Marathon (13.1 miles) is a USATF Certified Race and a Boston Marathon Qualifier that promises a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita.
Fall 5K
The Prairie Fire Fall 5K (3.1 miles) is a USATF Certified Race that promises a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita.
Mayor's Friendly 5K (Untimed 5K)
Run, walk, and laugh your way through Wichita! The Mayor’s Friendly 5K (non-timed) is perfect for friends, families, and first-timers. Stroll or stride your way through a beautiful downtown route — it’s all about fun, not finish times.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Wichita, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:34 AM and sets at 6:57 PM local time (CDT) in Wichita on October 11, 2026 — 11h 23m of daylight.
Course
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- Wichita Running Calendar 2026 46 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 48 Wichita events
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