Race Weekend

Fall Race Schedule
The Prairie Fire Fall Race Start/Finish will be at Wave: 650 E. 2nd St, Wichita, KS 67202.
Saturday, October 7, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Packet Pickup TBD
Sunday, October 8, 2023
- 7:30 a.m. Prairie Fire Marathon & Half Marathon Start
- 7:50 a.m. 5K and Friendly 5K Start
- 8:50 a.m. 5K Awards inside WAVE
- 10:00 a.m. Half Marathon Awards inside WAVE
- 10:50 a.m. Entrance to the 2nd loop closes for Marathoners.
- 11:30 a.m. Marathon Awards inside WAVE
- 2:30 p.m. Course Closes
Unofficial results will be posted by RaceJoy, and TimerGuys during the race. They will be posted on our results page after the race is over and event clean up is completed.
Hotels & Car Rentals
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Hotel Information
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wichita Downtown Delano is pleased to offer preferred rates for Prairie Fire
Simply click the link, enter your preferred stay dates and complete your reservation OR copy and paste the URL into your browser to be directed to the booking site for your group OR Call us at (316) 867-6505 and request reservations by mentioning: Prairie Fire and your preferred stay dates!
Click Link: Prairie Fire
Call Our Property: (316) 867-6505 and reference your group block name Prairie Fire and your preferred stay dates
Preferred rates are offered based on availability so remember to book early and save!!
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Book your group rate for Prairie Fire Marathon Oct 2023 You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary: Prairie Fire FALL Marathon Oct 2023 Start Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 End Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 15, 2023 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: - Courtyard Wichita at Old Town for $140 USD per night
Book your group rate for Prairie Fire Marathon Oct2023
Book your group rate for Prairie Fire Marathon You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary: Prairie Fire Marathon FALL Start Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 End Date: Monday, October 9, 2023 Last Day to Book: Friday, September 21, 2023 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: - Fairfield Inn & Suites Wichita Downtown for $115 USD per night
Book your group rate for Prairie Fire Marathon
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Prairie Fire Marathon Fall Click Here For: Online Registration Link CLEAN + SAFE
We want guests to feel safe from check-in to check-out and everywhere in between. We are proud to partner with Ecolab Inc. – a global leader in hygiene and infection prevention solutions for the hospitality industry. In this collaborative effort, we will use Ecolab products as part of enhanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures to help ensure a clean, safe stay.
Drury Hotels commits to continually evaluate processes and implement timely changes to comply with CDC cleaning and disinfecting guidelines.
At Drury Hotels, we know you have enough to worry about when traveling. In addition to the great rate, our generous amenities will brighten your group’s day and make your journey easier.
· Free Hot Breakfast – Start every day with make-your-own Belgian waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, fresh fruit, oatmeal, biscuits and gravy, KELSO+BROS® coffee and more. Free hot breakfast is served daily from 6–9 a.m. on weekdays and 7–10 a.m. on weekends.
· Free 5:30 Kickback®* – Join us from 5:30–7 p.m. every evening to enjoy free hot food and cold beverages at our 5:30 Kickback®. We feature a rotating menu of hot food, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks.
· Free Wi-Fi Throughout the Hotel – Get the score, check your social networks or email family members from anywhere in the hotel – for free!
· On-Site Facilities – Take advantage of the business center, fitness center or pool while you’re away from home. Print your boarding pass, finish a presentation or check e-mail in our business centers.
*Availability of the above-listed amenities is subject to local, state, and federal restrictions and mandates as they relate to COVID-19 or the novel Coronavirus. To receive an updated list of what is currently available at the Hotel, please contact the Hotel directly.
*Service of alcohol is subject to state and local law. Alcoholic beverages are not complimentary and require a nominal charge at the following hotels due to state and local laws: Drury Inn Bowling Green, Drury Suites Paducah, Drury Inn Paducah, and Drury Inn & Suites Louisville.
Please make your reservations by Monday, September 18, 2023 to receive your group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and refer to your group number 10055271.
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Hotel at Old Town
Hotel at Old Town, Don’t Just Book a Hotel, Book an Experience
- There are Kitchens in ALL hotel rooms!
- Walking distance to great restaurants & entertainment—Guests will LOVE exploring Old Town!
- Complimentary parking— attached garage
- VIP Perks & Discounts with your room key www.goldcapexperience.com
ROOM BLOCK: Prairie Fire Marathon
CALL RESERVATIONS: 316-267-4800
October 5-9, 2023
Hotel Accommodations:
Queen Studio: $119
King Studio: $129
Queen/Queen Studio: $139BOOK ROOMS BY: September 4, 2023
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FOR ADDITIONAL HOTEL INFORMATION
- Phone: (316) 265-6236
- Email: kevin@wichitasports.com
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Rental Cars
The team at Enterprise Rent-A-Car is proud to be the preferred rental car vendor for the Greater Wichita Sports Commission.
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Air Travel
Visit www.flywichita.com for flight information
Fall Runners’ Village
Runners’ Village
One of the most exciting features of the Prairie Fire Race Series is the Runners’ Village, which is full of everything runners need before and after the race! The 2023 Runners’ Village will be held at Wave, 650 E. 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67202.
It offers medical tents, runners food tent, runners information tent, free coffee, and free beer. There’s also water, Gatorade, and fruit as you cross the finish line. In addition to these amenities.
Another unique part of the Prairie Fire Race Series is our broadcasters at the finish line giving live updates of runners coming into the finish. The live feed can be heard a half mile out for an added rush of adrenaline for runners to finish strong!
Race Day Parking
For easiest access, we encourage runners to park east of the railroad tracks, in the Old Town area.
The lot directly south of the WAVE is also available, however it will fill up quickly on race day. The lot directly west of the WAVE is for vendors only.
- 2nd Street is open between Washington and the railroad tracks for access into Old Town.
- 1st Street is open from Main for cars needing to go east.
- Douglas is closed to east/west traffic. You can cross at Douglas/Broadway, Douglas/Washington and Douglas/Hillside.
Hydration Stations & Restrooms
The Prairie Fire Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade sports drinks at all hydration stations. Fully filtered water is provided by Culligan. GU hydration will also be available in certain locations. Minor emergency supplies (i.e. Band-Aids, Vaseline) will also be available at each station.
Hydration Stations
The Prairie Fire Marathon is proud to serve Gatorade sports drinks at all hydration stations. There are eight stations available along the course. Because of the double loop design, full marathoners will pass the eight stations a total of 21 times, while half marathoners will pass by ten times.
Hydration stations will be operating at approximately miles: 1.5, 3, 3.75, 5.5, 7, 8, 10, 11.25, 12.25, 13, 14.5, 16, 17, 18.5, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.5 and 25.5. Fully filtered water is provided by Culligan. GU will also be available at mile 14, 18 and 20. Minor emergency supplies (i.e. band-aids, Vaseline) will also be available at each station.
Restroom Facilities
PORT-A-JOHNS WILL BE LOCATED AT EACH OF THE AID STATIONS LISTED ABOVE.
5K: Start/Finish Area and Mile 2, which is shared with Mile 12 of the full and half marathon.