Race Weekend

Spring Race Schedule
The Prairie Fire Marathon Spring Race Start/Finish will be at 455 S. Wichita St, Wichita, KS 67202.
SUNDAY, MAY 7th, 2023
- 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
Located yards from the start line of the Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon! The rate includes complimentary self-parking and the hotel has a complimentary shuttle to and from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport.
Hyatt Regency Wichita Reservations
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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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We look forward to welcoming you to our property soon!
The Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview is serving as the Host Hotel for the Prairie Fire Marathon Race Series and are offering discounted rates. Not only will you get the good rate, but you’ll be within 8-10 blocks of the start/finish line and Wichita’s wonderful downtown experience!
DRURY BROADVIEW HOTEL
Thank you for allowing Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita to be a part of your next great event! We are looking forward to seeing you soon and we are ready to uphold our reputation for great service & value. Rooms have been held for your group and to make reservations, please click on the link below. We are just 8 blocks from start line.
As you might have heard, The Extra’s Aren’t Extra at Drury Hotels! In addition to the great rate, here are some of the amenities your group will enjoy:
- HOT QUIKSTART ® Breakfast – At Drury, “hot” means fresh pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage and more.
- 5:30 KICKBACK® – From 5:30-7:00 pm each evening, kick back, relax and enjoy a rotating menu of hot foods and cold beverages.
- FREE Free Long Distance – One hour every room every night.
- FREE Wireless Internet Access – High speed Internet in all rooms and the lobby.
- FREE Soda and Popcorn – From 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm every night in the lobby.
Plus much more!
Please make your reservations by Friday, April 21st, 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 2453062.
Book the DRURY BROADVIEW HOTEL SPRING MARATHON
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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
April 28-May 2, 2023
Hotel Accommodations:
Queen Studio: $90
King Studio: $100
Queen/Queen Studio: $120BOOK ROOMS BY: April 14, 2023
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 455 S. Wichita, Wichita, KS 67202.
It offers a bag check for personal items, 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, 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
Mile 3.5 On Douglas just east of the round-a-bout at Douglas/Sycamore. Shared with 5K route.
Mile 5 & 7 Just south of the Murdock round-a-bout in Riverside Park. Runners will pass this station twice. Gu is available here.
Mile 8.75 Along bike path at blue exercise equipment in Sim Park.
Mile 10 Along bike path after crossing the 13th Street Bridge
Mile 11 On McLean after exiting off of bike path onto street near pedestrian bridge.
Mile 12 On McLean after you cross Seneca
Restroom Facilities
Each hydration station will also have port-a-potties available.