2026 Spring Prairie Fire & Back-to-Back Challenge
Race Date
May 3, 2026
Location
Wichita, KS
The Experience
Experience the 2026 Prairie Fire Race Series, presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group! Runners who take on the Back 2 Back Challenge—completing both the Spring and Fall races—will earn an exclusive Prairie Fire Branded Puffy Vest, awarded at the Fall race! Spring Events: Half Marathon (13.1 miles)5K Run (Timed)Mayor’s Friendly 5K (Untimed) — perfect for duos who want all the fun without the competition! All races start at Century II Plaza, 225 W. Douglas Street, Wichita, KS. Your registration includes: Race entryCommemorative shirt and medalFree online race photos (Spring & Fall!) Join the fun, set your pace, and be part of Wichita’s premier running event!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Performance Shirt
Start Location
225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67202
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KS25011TJD · 2025 Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8912 years running
~724 finishers a year
growing or steady
31% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 23 states
winner 1:10:30
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 9,876 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
9,876
Median time
2:09:18
Latest turnout
724
States
42
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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