Fall Prairie Fire Marathon

The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, a 501(c)6 business non-profit, has operated the annual marathon since 2010 when it was rebranded from the Wichita Marathon to the Prairie Fire Marathon which is held on the second Sunday of October. The Prairie Fire Spring Half Marathon was added in 2013 and is held on the first Sunday of May.

The Prairie Fire Marathon is a USATF Certified Race (KS19019TJD) and a Boston Marathon Qualifier with a fast course design taking runners through the heart of Wichita. Runners begin at Riverfront Stadium, run into downtown, then the Old Town district, run along the Douglas Design District, and pass through the lively College Hill area. The course continues through the Crown Heights neighborhood and into the very unique City of Eastborough. All races will turn and pass through a similar route back through downtown as the Half Marathon will make a turn for home. 

The Marathon will continue along the Arkansas River and near Riverside. Runners will tour the quaint Indian Hills neighborhood before turning back towards home along the Arkansas River once more. 

ALL RACES WILL FINISH INSIDE RIVERFRONT STADIUM. As runners run into the concourse, they'll be on the big screen and their fans can cheer them on from the stands. Sure to be a fun and memorable finish line memory.