FAQs

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.

Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 7th, 2021. If you don’t register online, you can register for all of our races at packet pickup on October 9th at Wave from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Prairie Fire Fall Expo

WAVE – 650 E 2^nd N, Wichita, KS

Saturday, October 9th, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

No. All packets must be picked up at the Expo at the Wave on October 9th between 9 am and 4 pm.

No. Packets must be picked up at the Expo on Saturday, October 9th. There is no race day packet pickup.

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). If you registered by mail or in person, you must notify the Prairie Fire Race Series office on or before 10/7/21 to change races. 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 Fall Race, the course shuts down at 2:30 pm – If the marathoner is not to the split by 10:50 am, they will be directed to the Half Marathon Finish

Yes. Are you an organizer for a social group, company or running club? Register your team and handle all the logistics even if you cannot participate personally. No problem!

No. You can have as many teammates as you like.

Yes. You must complete the registration process before your team will be created or a teammate is added to a team? Once registration is complete then creation/adding process will be complete.

Yes. Multiple registrations are allowed at the time of team registration creation. All team members added must be paid in advance before they can be added.

No. You can all run a different race. 

Spring Race Example: 1 team of 10 could have 5 – Half Marathoners, 2 – Back 2 Back Challengers, and 3 – 5K participants. 

Fall Race Example: 1 team of 10 could have 4 – Full Marathoners, 2 Half Marathoners, 3  – 5K, and 1 Fun Run/Walk participants.

No, not unless your team is made up solely of Back 2 Back Challengers.

Yes. You can add them unofficially to your team in the Fall. We will be tracking them as Back 2 Back Challengers internally but they will not show in the Fall team system via active.com. They are welcome to enjoy all the social benefits and fun your team creates.

Registration in the Back 2 Back Challenge is restricted to the Spring Race Series. Only teams consisting of the all Back 2 Back Challengers will be carried over into the Fall Race Series. These teams will be tracked internally.

Yes. While you do accept the waiver at the time of registration. We do require that each member login and accept the waiver individually.  

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