
2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Wichita, KS
The Experience
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. start5K – 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!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
7:10 AM
Giveaway
Performance Shirt
Start Location
275 S McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS, 67213
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.6%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KS24011TJD · 2024 Prairie Fire Fall Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8817 years running
~918 finishers a year
growing or steady
22% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 27 states
winner 1:08:33
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
77°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
58%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 20,021 finishers actually crossed the line across 17 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
20,021
Median time
2:16:59
Latest turnout
1,042
States
47
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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