Race Weekend

Spring Race Schedule
The Prairie Fire Marathon Spring Race Start/Finish will be at:
Century 2 Plaza (North side of Century 2)
225 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67202.
SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 2024
- 7:30 AM : Half Marathon Start
- 7:50 AM : 5K Start
- 9:00 AM : 5K Awards
- 10:15 AM : Half Marathon Awards
Hotels & Car Rentals
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Hotel Information
hyatt regency wichita
Event Summary: Prairie Fire Marathon: May 2023 Start Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 End Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 Last Day to Book: Friday, April 14th, 2023 Hotel(s) offering your special group rate: - Hyatt Regency Wichita
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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 Spring Start Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 End Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 Last Day to Book: Friday, April 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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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: Home2 Suites By Hilton
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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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: ROOM BLOCK: Prairie Fire Marathon
CALL RESERVATIONS: 316-267-4800
May 6-8, 2023
Hotel Accommodations:
Queen Studio: $119
King Studio: $129
Queen/Queen Studio: $139BOOK ROOMS BY: April 14, 2023
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Wichita Old Down Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town Suites by Downtown Delano is pleased to offer preferred rates for Prairie Fire.
Event Summary: Prairie Fire Half Marathon May2023 Start Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 End Date: Monday, May 8, 2023 Last Day to Book: Friday, April 14, 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 Half Marathon May2023
FOR ADDITIONAL HOTEL INFORMATION
- Phone: (316) 265-6236
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Rental Cars
The team at Enterprise Rent-A-Car is proud to be the preferred rental car vendor for the Wichita Sports Commission.
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Air Travel
Visit www.flywichita.com for flight information
Spring 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 Spring Runners’ Village will be held at 225 W. Douglas Ave., KS 67202.
It offers a bag check for personal items, medical tents, runners food tent, runners information tent. There’s also water, Gatorade, and fruit as you cross the finish line. In addition to these amenities, there’s also music for your entertainment.
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!
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, ice) will also be available at each station.
Hydration Stations
Mile 2 at Friends University South of Mentor on Hiram
Mile 4 Just East of Seneca St. Bridge on McClean
Mile 4.8 Just south of the Murdock round-a-bout on Stackman drive in Riverside Park. Runners will pass this station twice. Gu is available here.
Mile 9 Sim Workout area West of Sim Golf Course
Mile 11 Just north of Pedestrian Bridge at McClean and Central
Restroom Facilities
Each hydration station will also have port-a-potties available.