Summer Sizzler - Wichita

The Road Home race is a fundraiser for Passageways. We work with homeless veterans and help them get back on their feet and into a place of their own. We have hosted a 5K and 1-mile fun run for the last 8 years. In recent years, we added a 10K, as well.

All races will start and end at the Plum building inside Sedgwick County Park. This is a USATF-certified race, and the Timer Guys will do the timing. The routes will be posted closer to the race, as will the schedule for the day.

Passageways Road Home is a very patriotic race with flags lining a good portion of the race route. We also will have a Presentation of Colors and Singing of the National Anthem before the start of the race. Your race bib will include a name of a fallen military hero, currently serving military member, or a veteran. During registration, you will be given the option to list a name you would like on your bib.

Schedule of the DAY:

7AM - Registration

730: 1 Mile Fun Run Starts

7:50: Presentation of Colors and

Singing of the National Anthem

8:00 am - 5K Starts

8:00 am - 10K Starts

Course Maps:

1 Mile: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5913088183/

5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5913058876/

10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5913059323/

Packet Pick up will be held on Friday, September 12 from noon to 6:30 pm at the Plum Building in Sedgwick County Park.

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!

• 5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Endure Together

The Laps For Love Backyard Ultra is more than an endurance race. It is a community-centered event designed to bring runners together while creating meaningful, local impact. $100 from every race registration is donated directly to Family Promise of Greater Wichita, supporting families with children experiencing homelessness right here in our community.

Race Format

This event follows the traditional Backyard Ultra format.• The course is a 4.167-mile loop at Sedgwick County Park• A new loop starts every hour on the hour beginning at 9:00 AM CST• You must complete the loop within the hour to continue• Any remaining time is used to rest, refuel, restroom, and reset• Failure to start the next loop on time results in elimination• The last runner to complete a full loop alone is the winnerThere is no preset distance or time limit. The race continues until only one runner remains.

Course

The course will be located at Sedgwick County Park with the start and finish near the Plum Shelter area. Expect a paved path with minimal elevation change, making it runnable but still demanding as fatigue builds. Course details, maps, and final confirmation will be shared closer to race weekend. Registered runners may also have the opportunity to preview course options in advance.

Race Day

Sedgwick County Park gates open automatically at 6:00 AM. You are welcome to set up anytime between then and the race start at 9:00 AM. Check-in will begin at 7:30 AM and mandatory announcements for runners will begin at 8:45 AM.A detailed map will be sent out one week before race day for crew sites and other details.

Aid Station

Runners must bring their own nutrition and supplies. Crews are welcome and highly encouraged. A stocked main aid station will be available at the start/finish area.Provided items will include:• Water, electrolytes, and Ultraverse Supplements Proxima C• Simple hot food options as the race progresses• Other items while supplies last

Crews

• Crews are allowed at the start/finish area• Bring your own tent/canopy/lawn chair/tarp/cooler/etc.• Absolutely no pacers allowed• This is a community-focused event. Please be respectful of fellow runners, volunteers, and the park.

Awards

• All runners who complete at least one loop will receive a finisher item• All runners who sign up before the t-shirt deadline will receive a t-shirt

Donation Impact

$100 from every race registrations goes directly to Family Promise of Greater Wichita.Your participation helps fund:• Emergency shelter for families with children• Case management and housing stability programs• Rental assistance and long-term independence supportThis race exists to create real, local impact. When you line up at the start, you are running for more than miles.

Weather

Kansas weather can be unpredictable. Prepare for heat, cold, wind, rain, or all of the above. There are no refunds or deferrals. This is a charity event.

Last Year's Winner

Last year, three competitors made it to the 24 hour mark! Ultimately, Jadyn StVrain won after 26 hours and 108 miles!

Event's current local time: 3:23 AM CT