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Prairie Fire Marathon
Prairie Fire Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Wichita, Kansas. It was last held on October 11, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 11, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wichitasports.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:10 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 408 ft gain, 412 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
About the Prairie Fire Marathon
Wichita's premier marathon weekend produced by the Wichita Sports Commission, running through the city's streets and neighborhoods. The fall event offers the full marathon, half, and 5K, with a companion spring race and Back-to-Back Challenge.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Wichita's largest distance-running celebration; USATF-certified; Boston-qualifying marathon; presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group; offers a spring/fall Back-to-Back Challenge
- Notes
- Growing marathon event
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Prairie Fire Marathon: common questions
- When is the Prairie Fire Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Prairie Fire Marathon held?
- In Wichita, Kansas.
- What distances does the Prairie Fire Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Prairie Fire Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Prairie Fire Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Prairie Fire Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Prairie Fire Marathon start?
- 7:10 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Prairie Fire Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 408 ft gain, 412 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier.
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