2021 - Spring Prairie Fire & Back-to-Back Challenge
2021 distances
Running
Spring Half Marathon
The 2021 Spring Half Marathon will begin in downtown Wichita close to the banks for the Arkansas River. The race heads west through the campus of Friends University, then comes back east through historic the Delano neighborhood, down along the banks of the Arkansas River, through the scenic Riverside neighborhood. Don't forget to enjoy the River and our beautiful Riverfront Stadium as you finish at the starting line for a good ole' Midwest post-race party!
Spring 5K - Adults
The 20215K course is flat and fast! Be ready to break a PR and enjoy the sites along the Arkansas River and Riverfront Stadium!
Spring 5K - Kids
Kids run the same course as the adults in the 5k race. Perfect opportunity to make start a family tradition!
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall 5K
Get the calendar laid out for the year with our Spring and Fall, Back2Back 5K races. Sign up early and save! Back2Back finishers receive an additional performance shirt and commemorative medal for their efforts.
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Half
This one is a goal setter! Run the 5K in the spring and stay motivated as you train for the half marathon race in October. Sign up early and save! Back2Back finishers receive an additional performance shirt and commemorative medal for their efforts.
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Half
If you can do it once...you can do it twice! Sign up early and save! Back2Back finishers receive an additional performance shirt and commemorative medal for their efforts.
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Full
Let's knock out a couple of boxes on the bucket list! Complete the half marathon in the spring and you're halfway to being ready for your full marathon in the fall! Sign up early and save! Back2Back finishers receive an additional performance shirt and commemorative medal for their efforts.
Sparky's Kids Mile
In our efforts to be family friendly, have the little ones run off some energy in Sparky's Kids Mile. It's ok for the adults to participate too!
Fun Run/Walk
Race date Weather
Conditions on May 2, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Other races near Wichita
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Wichita
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Wichita 5K Races 37 races
- 10K Run Events in Wichita 17 races
- Wichita Half Marathons 11 races
- Marathons in Wichita 2 races
- Wichita Running Calendar 2026 44 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, 46 Wichita events
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