Prairie Fire Marathon
The Lowdown
The Prairie Fire Marathon returns to Wichita, Kansas on October 11, 2026 as the Fall edition of the Prairie Fire Race Series, presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group. Launched in 2010, the marathon has grown into a premier urban race that has drawn more than 65,000 participants from all 50 states and 20+ countries over the past 15 years. Runners start and finish at Equity Bank Park and follow a USATF-certified, Boston Marathon-qualifying course through the heart of Wichita, alongside the companion Half Marathon, 5K, and untimed Mayor's Friendly 5K. A companion Spring edition runs each May, and runners who complete both the Spring and Fall races in the same year earn Back-to-Back Challenge finisher items. The race is organized by the Wichita Sports Commission with support from Advanced Orthopedic Associates, ASM Global, Emprise Bank, and Koch Inc., among other local and regional partners.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Wichita State University
Old Town Wichita
Arkansas River
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Equity Bank Park, 275 N McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67213
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the Marathon (estimated, not explicitly published)
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID for in-person packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entries are generally non-refundable per standard RunSignUp race policy; no official Prairie Fire-specific deferral or refund policy was published on the fetched pages
Marathon and Half Marathon are USATF-certified, Boston Marathon-qualifying courses
Back-to-Back Challenge available for runners who complete both Spring and Fall races in 2026
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