2023 - Spring Prairie Fire & Back-to-Back Challenge
2023 distances
Running
Spring Half Marathon
The 2023 Spring Half Marathon will begin in downtown Wichita close to the banks for the Arkansas River. The race heads west towards 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
The 2022 5K course is flat and fast! Be ready to break a PR and enjoy the sites along the Arkansas River and Riverfront Stadium! Early registrants receive a stocking cap, when registering before January 15, 2023.
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 medal and a black 1/4 zip pullover at the Fall Race.
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Half
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 commemorative medal and a black 1/4 zip pullover at the Fall Race.
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Half
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 commemorative medal and a black 1/4 zip pullover at the Fall Race.
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Full
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 commemorative medal and a black 1/4 zip pullover at the Fall Race.
Friendly 5K
Friendly 5K rate allows two participants per registration. Both runners receive a shirt and medal, but no timing device. Great way to enjoy a relaxed 5K without the expectation of finishing with a fast time.
Race date Weather
Conditions on May 7, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
Course
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🏃 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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