Prairie Fire Marathon
Presented by Davis-Moore - October 8, 2023
Fall Prairie Fire Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K Race:
Presented by Davis-Moore Auto Group
Packet Pickup October 7th @ The Wave 9AM – 4 PM CDT
Pre-Race Stretch courtesy of NovaCare Rehabilitation from 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
Half & Full Marathon start @ 7:30 AM at The Wave
5K & Friendly 5K start @ 7:50 AM at The Wave
In 2010, the Wichita Sports Commission took ownership of the Prairie Fire Marathon (previously known as the Wichita Marathon), now presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group. For the first time, not only was a full marathon race offered, but also a half marathon, 5K, youth marathon, and one-mile walk.
In 2013, we expanded into the Spring running season offering our Half Marathon, 5K, Sparky’s Kids Mile, and a Fun Run/Walk. Both the Spring and Fall events make up the Prairie Fire Race Series.
In 2021, we eliminated the one-mile races and created the Friendly 5K. This allows two people to participate in our 5K races without being timed, while receiving all the other race amenities.
Since the inaugural Prairie Fire race in 2010, the Wichita Sports Commission has contributed over $160,000 to other local charities and organizations. Over the course of a decade, more than 55,000 runners have participated in our races. Many have traveled to Wichita from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries.
Prairie Fire Marathon is now the premier urban Wichita, Kansas marathon. Kansas runners can count on flat, fast, Boston qualifying courses each year with our Spring and Fall races. The Spring race is held on the first Sunday in May, and the Fall race is on the second Sunday in October. Register for a race to see for yourself!
