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Wichita Riverfest Marathon
Wichita Riverfest Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Wichita, Kansas. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 30, 2027. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 30, 2027
- Location
- Wichita, KS
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Minimal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- riverfestmarathon.com
About the Wichita Riverfest Marathon
A marathon-distance running event associated with the Wichita Riverfest celebration along the Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. Part of the broader Riverfest running festivities that draw thousands of participants each spring.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Held during the Wichita Riverfest along the Arkansas River; USATF-certified course; one of Wichita's marquee distance-running events
- Notes
- Fun community event [next_date estimated]
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Wichita Riverfest Marathon: common questions
- When is the Wichita Riverfest Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 30, 2027.
- Where is the Wichita Riverfest Marathon held?
- In Wichita, Kansas.
- What distances does the Wichita Riverfest Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Wichita Riverfest Marathon?
- About 3,500 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 Riverfest Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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