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34 running, walking, and fun run events in Wichita, Kansas

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, walking, and fun run events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • Prairie Fire Wichita Fall Marathon [wichitasports.com]

    Sun, Oct 12, 2025

    5k Half Marathon Marathon Run

    West Maple Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67201, United States
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  • The Wichita Mile [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Wichita's Premier Road USATF certified 1 mile race.

    Test your speed and find your fastest mile.

    We break this race up into waves based upon runners estimated pace so runners can be pushed towards...

    Wichita's Premier Road USATF certified 1 mile race.

    Test your speed and find your fastest mile.

    We break this race up into waves based upon runners estimated pace so runners can be pushed towards their PRs without worrying about fighting through crowds while being pulled along by athletes of a similar caliber. Except for The Summer Switch Up

    The Winter One

    • When: Saturday | January 24th at 8:00 am

    • Where: Sim's Park | Northeast of the River | Northwest of Cowtown | South of Botanica

    • Packet Pickup: Friday January 23rd from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)

    • Give Away Item: Custom Stocking Caps

    • Track Preseason Mile

    The Spring 1609

    • When: Saturday | June 6th at 8:00 am

    • Where: TBD, we are hoping to host the spring event on a track.

    • Packet Pickup: Friday June 5th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)

    • Give Away Item: TBD

    • Post Track Season Mile

    The Summer Switch Up

    • When: Saturday | August 8th at 8:00 am

    • Where: Sim's Park | Northeast of the River | Northwest of Cowtown | South of Botanica

    • Packet Pickup: Friday August 7th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)

    • Pre XC Season Mile

    • Give Away Item: TBD

    • The Summer Switch Up will have a different gimmick to it every year. This year is weight classes. Instead of racing those of your same estimated speed, you will be racing individuals in your own weight class.

    The Fall 5280

    • When: Saturday | November 14th at 8:00 am

    • Where: TBD, we are looking for possible alternative roads

    • Packet Pickup: Friday November 13th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)

    • Give Away Item: Custom Socks

    • Post XC Season Mile

    Is this Race right for you?

    • You're brand new to running and aren't ready for a 5k yet.... then this race is right for you

    • You're a high school athlete and want to get some time trials in during the off season... then this race is right for you

    • You're competitive with your friends, spouse, kids, coworkers and want to prove who can run a faster mile.... then this race is right for you

    • You're super competitive and love the team atmospheres... then this race is right for you and your friends

    • You're wanting to bench mark your fitness through out the year... then this race is right for you

    • You hate going outside and don't like being around other people.... ok then this race might not be for you

    Cancellation Policy:

    Due to money being spent up front preparing for the races, there will not be refunds in the event of a race cancellation. Race will only be cancelled for dangerous conditions, government requirement, or other occurrences outside of our control. We race rain, shine, or snow.

    Insurance is offered at check out for those worried about potential cancellation.

    1 Miles Run

    2000 Sim Park Drive, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, United States
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  • '34th Annual' 4-Mile Super Bowl Sunday Race [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 2:00 PM

    Description

    Get Ready for the Ultimate Pre-Game Challenge!

    Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with an unforgettable tradition at the 34th Annual 4-Mile Super Bowl Sunday Race in Linwood Park! Whether you're a...

    Get Ready for the Ultimate Pre-Game Challenge!

    Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with an unforgettable tradition at the 34th Annual 4-Mile Super Bowl Sunday Race in Linwood Park! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the big day, this event is for YOU.

    Feel the excitement as you tackle our, chip-timed 4-mile out-and-back course, perfect for pushing your limits or just soaking in the vibrant energy. It’s not just a race—it’s the perfect way to burn off some pre-game calories, build those endorphins, and earn your Super Bowl feast guilt-free!

    Why Join?

    Challenge yourself on a crisp February afternoon.

    Be part of a lively, supportive community of runners and walkers.

    Start your game day celebrations on a healthy, high-energy note!

    Registered Runners will get a Run Wichita socks!

    Packet Pickup on race day only.

    Day-of Registration: Opens at 12:30 PM inside the Linwood Park Recreation Center gymnasium.

    Don’t miss out on the fun, the challenge, and the camaraderie! Sign up now and make this Super Bowl Sunday one to remember.

    4 Miles Run

    TBD, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, United States
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  • Wichita Sweetheart Run 5K and 10K [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    This Valentine's weekend tradition is a great chance to get out and run with your loved one! Individuals will compete for age group and overall awards in both the 5K and 10K. Male, Female and coed two person teams will compete for top overall awards in the 5K. In addition to these awards, everyone will receive a great finisher's medal. Participants can add a long sleeve race shirt for just $8.

    3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k Run Virtual

    6501 W 21st St N, Wichita, Kansas, 67205, United States
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  • Wichita State Engineering 5K [wichita.edu] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    WELCOME

    Grab your lucky shoes and join us for the 5th Annual Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk. The 5K is open to all Wichita State University students, College of Engineering students, faculty,...

    WELCOME

    Grab your lucky shoes and join us for the 5th Annual Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk. The 5K is open to all Wichita State University students, College of Engineering students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate National Engineering Week. The race course guides runners through the WSU Innovation Campus.

    DETAILS

    Race participants will receive a shirt and a special edition race medal. Awards will be given at the award ceremony after the race to the top 3 male and top 3 female runners of each category: WSU Students, Faculty/Staff, Community, and Alumni.

    The AWARDS CEREMONY with snacks, water, and a celebration! This will take place once all runners and walkers are done but will start no later than 10:30 am. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the College of Engineering to help students financially throughout their college experience. This course is USTAF-certified.

    Refer-A-Friend Rewards!

    After you sign up, use your unique referral link to invite your friends to join. Get money off your registration fee by having 5 friends sign up using your unique referral link! Students will receive $10 off their registration, and community members, alumni, and faculty/staff will receive $15 off their registration.

    Packet Pick-Up

    • Friday, February 27th
    • 5 pm-7 pm

    • John Bardo Center Lobby

    • Saturday, February 28th
    • 7:30 am-8:45 am

    • John Bardo Center Lobby

    Directions:

    To the John Bardo Center: Google Maps

    The race begins at 9:00 am, and the awards ceremony will occur at 10:30 am. Award categories to be announced.

    Previous Race Results:

    2025 Race Results

    2024 Race Results

    5k Run Walk

    1800 Innovation Blvd, Wichita, Kansas, 67260, United States
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  • 4x4x48 - Wichita [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 7:00 PM

    Description

    4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours

    Runners may show up after 5:00 Friday to begin setting up.

    Team option - number of team participants is up to you, but one team member must be present for the...

    4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours

    Runners may show up after 5:00 Friday to begin setting up.

    Team option - number of team participants is up to you, but one team member must be present for the duration of the event

    Space is limited, please be mindful of others

    ***New this year - to account for DST, we will begin at 7pm Friday; we will still end at 4pm Sunday

    Leg 1 - 7pm Friday

    Leg 2 - 11pm Friday

    Leg 3 - 3am Saturday

    Leg 4 - 7am Saturday

    Leg 5 - 11am Saturday

    Leg 6 - 3pm Saturday

    Leg 7 - 7pm Saturday

    Leg 8 - 11pm Saturday

    Leg 9 - 4am Sunday (due to 1 hour lost for DST)

    Leg 10 - 8am Sunday

    Leg 11 - 12pm Sunday

    Leg 12 - 4pm Sunday

    48 Miles Run Ultra

    2127 N. Collective, Wichita, Kansas, 67206, United States
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  • Wichita St Patrick's Day 5K [wichitastpats5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the fifteenth annual Wichita St. Patrick's 5K! Wear your best St. Patrick's outfit to compete in the costume contest and enjoy a fun race! The race will be chip-timed and awards will be given to the top three in each age group. Participants will receive a finisher's medal and pint glass and can purchase an event shirt during registration.

    3.1 Miles 5k Run

    1865 W Museum Blvd, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, United States
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  • Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 - Wichita [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal),...

    Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

    The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and 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 $17!

    • Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

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

    • 5k 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!)

    Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

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

    1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles Run Virtual

    South Botanica Parking Lot, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, United States
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  • Easter Sun Run 2026 [eastersunrun.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Run for fun. Run for impact. Run with purpose.

    Join us for the 32nd annual Easter Sun Run on Saturday, April 4 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita!

    🏃‍♂️ Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable...

    Run for fun. Run for impact. Run with purpose.

    Join us for the 32nd annual Easter Sun Run on Saturday, April 4 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita!

    🏃‍♂️ Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Easter Sun Run—one of the Midwest’s premier 10K and 2-mile run/walk events! Whether you’re racing for the win, enjoying a fun jog with friends, taking a relaxing stroll (and earning a medal for it!), or bringing the family for the Easter Family Fun Zone, this event has something for everyone.

    Beyond the finish line, your participation makes a real difference! The Easter Sun Run is a major fundraiser for Youth Horizons, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of 200 local youth and their families through mentoring, residential care, and advocacy programs.

    Run for fun. Run for impact. Run with purpose.

    We can’t wait to see you there!

    Saturday, April 4

    Sedgwick County Park

    9:00 a.m. - 10k race

    11:00 a.m. - Jeff Wenzel 2-mile run/walk

    Run solo or build a team and multiply the fun - everyone receives a T-shirt and finisher's medal. The fastest among us win cash awards!

    And the CASH AWARD goes to...

    10K

    Top 3 - Male

    Top 3 - Female

    Jeff Wenzel Memorial 2-mile

    Top 3 - Male

    Top 3 - Female

    Master's Award - ages 40-59 - both 10k and 2-mile

    Top Male

    Top Female

    Senior Grand Master - 60+ - both 10k and 2-mile

    Top Male

    Top Female

    Medals and certificates awarded for Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female by age categories.

    Teams

    All teams of 10 or more that register get a $10 discount per registrant AND the team's name printed on the back of their Easter Sun Run shirts for free (if registered by March 16).

    The discounted TEAMS pricing kicks in when the 10th person registers. All past registrants and all future registrants will receive the $10 discount at that time. This discount extends until noon on Friday, April 3.

    Trophies for the fastest team, largest team, largest church team, best team spirit, and more!

    Easter Family Fun Zone

    Bring the entire family and join us for the annual Easter egg hunt, fun inflatables for the kids, yard games, cotton candy and popcorn, and a free BBQ lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and more. It's festive family fun for a memorable day in the park!

    Important to Know

    1. All registration closes at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 3.

    2. All teams of 10 or more receive a $10 discount per participant. Refund applied after 10th team member registers. Discounts can only be used once (no combining early-bird and team discounts).

    3. Teams of 10 or more get their team name printed on race t-shirts if registered by the end of the day on March 16.

    Packet Pickup

    When:

    • Wednesday, April 1, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    • Thursday, April 2, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    • Friday, April 3, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Where: 125 S. Washington, Suite 200

    If you are unable to participate, please consider your registration as a donation to Youth Horizons. Proceeds support youth and their families in our mentoring and foster residence ministries. For questions about the event, please call (316) 262-8293.

    2 Miles 10k Run Walk

    Wichita, Kansas, 67205, United States
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