Kansas Rails-to-Trails
Oct 24Ottawa, KS100 mi, 100K +4
Also a marathon, 128 mi from 2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group, registration open
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2026 Fall Prairie Fire Marathon presented by Davis-Moore Automotive Group
Wichita, Kansas575 spots
- Entry from
- $45
- Aid stations
- 12
- Days to go
- 5
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 11, 2026
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Aid stations
- 12
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Prize money
- Cash awards are offered for the full marathon's overall open and Masters divisions and for the top three non-binary marathon finishers. Full-marathon open awards are $400/$200/$100 for men and women; Masters awards are $100/$75/$50 for men and women; non-binary awards are $400/$200/$100. A $1,000 full-marathon race-record award is also listed. Participants who qualify in both overall and Masters receive the greater award, with the other position reassigned.
- Prize source
- wichitasports.comVerified Oct 4, 2026
- Official site
- wichitasports.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
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!
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 1, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Jan 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Apr 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Jun 1, 2026
Standard ends
Jul 2, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Aug 1, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 8, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 9, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Tier 5 ends
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 11, 2026
Pricing
Fall Marathon
Tier 4, then $145 from Oct 10, 2026
$125
Fall Half Marathon
Tier 4, then $110 from Oct 10, 2026
$95
Mayor's Friendly 5K (Untimed 5K)
Tier 2, then $75 from Oct 10, 2026
$65
Fall 5K
Tier 2, then $50 from Oct 10, 2026
$45
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall 5K
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Full
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
Back To Back Spring 5K to Fall Half
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall 5K
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
Back to Back Spring Half to Fall Full
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
Back To Back Spring Half to Fall Half
Standard ended Jul 2, 2026
See registration
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Aid stations
12| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Naftzger Park; St. Francis and Douglas Ave. Station 1/9; also passed at approximately mile 12.10. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 0.85 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
Douglas and Chautauqua Station 2/8; also passed at approximately mile 10.45. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 2.50 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
English roundabout at Dellrose and Pershing Station 3/7; also passed at approximately mile 8.85. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 4.10 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
Douglas and Brookside Station 4/6; also passed at approximately mile 8. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 4.95 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
Douglas and Towne East Mall Dr. Station 5; west of the intersection on the north side of Douglas. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 5.85 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
McLean Blvd., north end of Exploration Place parking lot Station 10; on the southbound lane side. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 13.30 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
W Murdock Ave between Spaulding and Carter Station 11. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 15.70 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
Central Ave and McLean Station 12/17; also passed at approximately mile 24.45. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 17.40 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
McLean north; 13th St No. before 15th St No. Station 13/16; also passed at approximately mile 23.05. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 18.80 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
St. Paul and River Path Station 14. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 20.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
17th St No. and St. Paul Station 15. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 22.00 miles | -- | Gatoradewater | ||
Seneca and Kiowa Station 18. GU is available at certain locations. Trainers from Select Physical Therapy are located at each station. | 25.50 miles | -- | Gatoradewater |
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