FAQs

Yes. After the race there is food, water, Gatorade, & alcoholic beverages for runners. In order to receive their alcoholic beverages proof of ID is required.

Please fill out this form below and read over the deferral for more information!

Pregnancy Deferral PDF

For this information please visit www.parkdowntown.org. You may also view the detailed parking map for Spring or Fall events under Runner Information.

All participants must register online, or in person at packet pickup only. Visit 2024 Spring Prairie Fire Half Marathon & Back-2-Back or 2024 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon to signup for our races.

Online registration for the Spring Race ends at 11:59 p.m. on May 3rd, 2024. If you don’t register online, you can register for all of our races at packet pickup on May 4th, 2024 at Century II from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Online registration for the Fall Race ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 12th, 2024. If you don’t register online, you can register for all of our races at packet pickup on October 13th, 2024 at WAVE from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Fire Spring Expo

Century II – 225 W. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Fire Fall Expo

Riverfront Stadium – 275 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213

Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No. All packets must be picked up at the Spring Expo at Century II on May 4th, 2024 between 9 am and 4 pm for the Spring Race. 

Fall Packets must be picked up at the Expo at the WAVE on October 12th, 2024 between 9 am and 5 pm for the Fall Race.

No. Packets must be picked up at the Expo on Saturday, May 4th for the SPRING Race. Between 9 am and 4 pm. There is no race day packet pickup.

For FALL Races, packets must be picked up at the Expo on Saturday, October 12th. Between 9 am and 5 pm

Yes. Participants unable to get to packet pickup may have someone else pick up their packet for them. Their representative must show a copy of a photo ID and a signed note with confirmation signed by the registrant to pick up the packet and premiums.

Yes, you can change races online via the original outlet that you used to register (PFM RunSignUp or Active.com). This can be done by contacting the Race Director at pfm@wichitasports.com. Changes can also be made at the expo the day before the race. There is a $10 fee for changing races.

Sorry, but we do not give refunds or transfers. Participants unable to participate may pick up their runner packet and turn in their timing chip. They can also have someone else pick up their packet for them. Their representative must show a copy of a photo ID and a signed note with confirmation signed by the registrant to pick up the packet and premiums.

Participants must be 12 years of age to run in the Half Marathon. They must be 16 years of age to run the Back to Back (B2B) challenge. For the Family 5K, any age may participate, but only those registered will receive a shirt/medal. 

We will be using a chip timing system for both the start and finish of the race. Your race number is also your “chip” for timing. Race numbers must be worn on the front of your shirt or shorts for easy viewing. Do not cut or fold your number in any way. Race numbers are non-transferable and may only be worn by the person to whom it was assigned.

IMPORTANT: Please take the time to write out emergency contact information, medical conditions and any allergies on the back of your race number for medical personnel should you need assistance on the course.

In the event that you forget to bring your number on race day and do not have time before the start of the race to retrieve it, please visit the information tent by the start line and see a race official.

Yes, you will be able to keep your BibTag number after the race.

Yes. Water and Gatorade will be available at hydration stations throughout the course.

Yes.

FOR the SPRING Race, the course shuts down at 11:30 a.m. If runners choose to continue after 11:30 a.m. they do so at their own risk. After 11:30 a.m. you will be asked to move from the streets to the sidewalks and obey all traffic signals along the course.

FOR the FALL Race, the course shuts down at 1:30 pm – If the marathoner is not to the split by 10:50 am, they will be directed to the Half Marathon Finish.

Yes. We highly encourage teams to have as much fun as possible and encourage social interaction to show your Prairie Fire spirit!