Name: 2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group
Start: 2026-10-11
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Wichita, Kansas

About the Event

Get Ready for the 2026 Fall Race Series – Wichita’s Biggest Running Celebration!

We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Fall Race Series, featuring the Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and the Mayor’s Friendly 5K (untimed) — perfect for runners of all levels!

The adventure kicks off along the Arkansas River just as the sun rises over the Wichita skyline. Feel the energy as you wind your way through downtown Wichita, past historic neighborhoods, through scenic parks, and along the river’s edge before crossing the finish line at Equity Bank Park — where the cheers will be waiting!

Join the fun all weekend long!
Packet Pick-Up & Vendor Expo: Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Race Day:

Marathon & Half Marathon – 7:10 a.m. start
5K – 7:30 a.m. start

After your run, don’t rush off — the celebration’s just getting started! Enjoy the post-race party with delicious runner’s food and beverages, local vendors, and the awards ceremony.

Come for the race, stay for the party — and discover everything Wichita has to offer.

Let’s make 2026 a race to remember!

Races Offered

Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Full

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Full

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Type — Road running

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07:10

Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Half

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Half

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Type — Road running

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07:10

Back To Back Spring Half to Fall 5K

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring Half to Fall 5K

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07:10

Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Full

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Full

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Type — Road running

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07:10

Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Half

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Half

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Type — Road running

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07:10

Fall Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:10

Fall Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:10

Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall 5k

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall 5k

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Fall 5K

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Mayor's Friendly 5K (Untimed 5K)

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Wichita.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.6° / 23.5°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 19.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.4 /

water_drop 50.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.6° / 23.5°

wb_sunny 7.8° / 19.6°

air 16.4 km/h

water_drop 50.9%

About Wichita

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions.