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Wichita River Run
Wichita River Run is a marathon and half marathon event held in Wichita, Kansas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 5, 2027
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- wichitariverrun.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Wichita River Run
The kickoff event of the Wichita Riverfest, run along the Arkansas River through downtown Wichita. The Marriott CEC 10K and Katie Partridge Memorial 5K anchor a festival weekend that draws thousands of runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Signature race of the Wichita Riverfest; USATF-certified 10K; celebrating its 50th annual running in 2026; one of the largest road races in Kansas
- Notes
- Well-established race
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Wichita River Run: common questions
- When is the Wichita River Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 5, 2027.
- Where is the Wichita River Run held?
- In Wichita, Kansas.
- What distances does the Wichita River Run offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Wichita River Run?
- About 5,000 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 Wichita River Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Wichita River Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What is the course like at the Wichita River Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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