Races in and around the Wichita ares

RACE CALENDAR

APRIL 2020

Saturday, April 11, 2020, 8:30 AM

Easter Sun Run
Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS
Distance: 10K & 2 Mile

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, April 11, 2020, 9:00 AM

Postponed - Roaring Flame 5K
300 S. Sycamore St. Wichita, KS
Distance: 3.1 Miles

Stay tuned for updates.

As retired Wichita Police Chief Richard LaMunyon once said, "What started in 1981 as a flicker of hope in Wichita, Kansas for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide." Become a part of history as the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run proudly host the "Roaring Flame 5K" to benefit Special Olympics Kansas the weekend before Opening Day.

This event will begin in the parking lot of our new stadium and make its’ way along the river passing thru the Keeper of the Plains. This timed race will proudly end inside our new stadium. Concessions will be open and a tour of the stadium will be available.

Special Olympics Kansas proudly serve @ 5,000 athletes offering year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Awarding the inspiring athletes that participate in the Special Olympics is one of many joyful experiences that take place after a sporting event finishes. Our inspiring race will also acknowledge the top performers based on gender and age groups that compete in our timed race.

Additional details about the Roaring Flame 5K include:

Online registration deadline: Friday March 27^th by Midnight

Online registration price: $30 for age 18 + and $25 for age 17 and under

Registration price after deadline: $35 for age 18 + and $30 for age 17 and under

5K Race T-Shirt, a Race Bib, and a Tour of the Stadium is included…

Day of event registration & check-in: 7:30 AM in the west parking lot of stadium

Race start time: 9:00 AM

Awards presentation: Immediately following the race

We are grateful for the opportunity to host this event at Wichita's beautiful new stadium "Home of the Wichita Wind Surge". Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities. Through the LETR and Special Olympics partnership we are lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion.

Files:

Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)

Saturday, April 11, 2020, 9:00 AM

2nd Annual Dream Run
WSU Campus, 19th & Innovation Blvd, Wichita, KS
Distance: 2 Mile

Files:

Race Flyer: Page 2 (PDF)

Saturday, April 18, 2020, 8:30 AM

Step Up for KIDS
1865 W. Museum Blvd. Wichita, KS
Distance: 3.1 Miles

Step Up for KIDS is a timed or untimed 5K run and Memorial Walk that benefits the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network. The 17th annual event will take place Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Wichita's Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Registration includes a T-shirt, brunch, children's fair and admission to Cowtown, a living history museum of 1870s Victorian Wichita.

This scenic riverside 5K course begins and ends at Old Cowtown Museum.
Ages 12 years and older are $25 ($30 if you register after March 31, 2020).
Ages 2 - 11 years are $15 ($20 if registered after March 31, 2020).

Event Day: Saturday, April, 18, 2020
7:30 a.m. Check In, registration and packet pickup begins
8:30 a.m. 5K begins
9:45 a.m. 5K awards; explore Old Cowtown Museum and children's activities
10:00 a.m. Memorial Walk, balloon release, team awards and brunch will follow 5K awards

Individuals and Teams
Step Up for KIDS invites individuals and teams to participate in the 5K and/or the Memorial Walk. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted. Teams can compete for the Grand Team Award by raising the most money. Participating teams must register under one team name, for example Reed's Runners.

Memorial Walk
For the Memorial Walk, participants are encouraged to walk in memory of all babies who have died too soon.

Packets
Pre-registered participants may pick up their packets at the KIDS office, 300 W. Douglas, Suite 145, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020. 5K timing chips will be distributed with packets. Packets also will be available at check-in on the event day.

Awards
5K: Both adult men and women and youth boys and girls will be awarded for top three overall finishers. Timer Guys will time the event.
Team: The Grand Team Award will go to the team that has raised the most money.
Door prizes will be given away during the Memorial Walk. All registered participants (runners and walkers) are eligible, but you must be present to win. Reminder: Incomplete registration information, including the liability waiver, will exclude a participant from awards.

Memorial Release
Everyone is invited to participate in the memorial release in memory of all babies that have died too soon. The release is scheduled immediately following the Memorial Walk. If you want your child's name to be read during the memorial release, please stop by the DJ tent/table and add your child's name to the list.

Rain or shine...we will Step Up for KIDS!

Please no pets, alcoholic beverages or glass containers.

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 8:00 AM

8th Annual Party for Parkinson’s 5K Run & 1 Mile Party Walk
6550 E 45th St N, Bellaire, KS
Distance: 5K & 1 Mile

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 8:00 AM

T-Bird Trot 5K
150 Main St, Benton, KS
Distance: 5K

Circle Booster Club presents 2020 T-Bird Trot 5K and fun Walk.
The course is an out and back with the Start/Finish line being in front of the Benton Community Building (Lions Club) and will be chip timed! After the race you will enjoy a nice breakfast sponsored by the Benton Lions Club. Stay after the race to enjoy all the festivities throughout the town. Be sure to find our friends at The North Shore Shave Ice for a nice treat after your trot!

Your registration will include a t-shirt, medal, and breakfast coupon.

Proceeds benefit the students of Circle Middle School and Circle High School for activities and classroom needs.

Packet Pickup will be Friday, April 24th at a TBD time and location.
$25 Early bird registration ends Feb 29th.
$30 Pricing ends March 31st

$35 Pricing ends April 24th. Sign up early as closer to race date shirts are not a guarantee. Check event page for last date of shirt guarantee.

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 8:45 AM

Party for Parkinson’s 5K & 1 Mile Party Walk
6550 E 45th St N, BEL AIRE, KS
Distance: 5K & 1 Mile Party Walk

Join runners/walkers on our beautiful Catholic Care Campus for the annual Party for Parkinson’s 5k/ 1 Mile Party Walk. This year's Party For Parkinson’s will be held on the morning of Saturday, April 25th with the 5k Staring at 8:45am and the 1 Mile Party Walk beginning at 9:00am. This year’s event will include scenic routes, smooth running trails and includes our newly paved nature trail all on the Catholic Care Center Campus Located at 6550 E 45th St N, BEL AIRE, KS US 67226.

Back again this year is the ability to participate as a team. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund local support groups, educational opportunities and free community exercise classes for those with Parkinson's disease.

Pre-registered participants will receive a Party pack, T-shirt, and be invited to a post-race party including a DJ and a Pancake Feed! Lace up your shoes and join us to support the over 1 million Americans facing Parkinson’s disease. Be a part of Party for Parkinson’s 2020!

Packet Pickup

TBA

Race Schedule:

7:30 am Registration and Packet Pick Up

8:50 am 5K Run

9:00 am One Mile Party Walk

9:30 After Race Party

Start/Finish – Catholic Life Center

Parking is located on the northeast corner of 45th St. North and Woodlawn.

*T-shirts for preregistered participants only

Join us on Facebook at "Party for Parkinson's 5K"

Files:

Race Map (PDF)

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 9:00 AM

Dog N Jog Wichita 2020
6501 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS
Distance: 5K & 1.5 Mile

For those unfamiliar with Dog-N-Jog, our day consists of two races! We start early with the chip-timed 5k race. All race participants start at the same time, travel through and around Sedgwick County Park and receive medals upon completion of the race.

Our second race begins at 9:30 and is our 1.5 mile Walk-N-Wag! Participants may leisurely stroll through this abbreviated course or run to the finish line! Specific Walk-N-Wag finishers medals will be awarded to these participants as they cross the finish line.

Interested in participating in both? We have dedicated our Tail Chaser Combo to Katie Partridge- a Dog-N-Jog committee member and former Kansas Humane Society employee. Katie excitedly added the “Tail Chaser Combo” to our race day activities as a way to challenge and reward participants who ran in both the 5k and 1.5 mile events! Unfortunately, Katie passed away shortly after the event in 2015. We opted to keep the new addition to the schedule for her. All participants who sign up for Katie’s Tail Chaser Combo will not only receive a 5k and 1.5 mile finisher medal, but also a 3rd Tail Chaser Combo medal!

One of the best aspects of our event is that it’s put on by a local veterinary clinics and 100% of all proceeds are donated to our local Kansas Humane Society!

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, May 2, 2020, 8:00 AM

Donut Dash 5k
Sterling Lake Boathouse, STERLING, KS
Distance: 3.1 miles

Join us for the 4th Annual Sterling Donut Dash 5k!! A fun, small town 5k that is the same day as the Pots-N-Pedals event in downtown Sterling, KS. This event supports the Sterling Kids Cove program, an after school program that serves Kindergarten-6th grade children. Stay tuned for more information regarding race route.

Entry fee will be $20 for an adult per person prior to April 17. $10 for children 12 and under, per child prior to April 17. $5 increase on entries after April 17. Each person who pre-registers recieves a t-shirt and EVERYONE recieves a donut at the finish line!!!

Files:

Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)

Sunday, May 3, 2020, 7:30 AM

Spring Prairie Fire Half Marathon
455 S. Wichita St, Wichita, KS
Distance: 13.1 Miles & 5K

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, May 9, 2020, 9:00 AM

Girls on the Run Spring 5k
Wichita, KS
Distance:

Get ready to Sparkle and Shine with the most joyful 5k around! The Girls on the Run 5k is open to the public and is for EVERYONE - males, females, young and old, and all abilities! We encourage walking, running, skipping, cartwheeling - even dancing! - to move forward.

It's a 5k like no other-capes, giggles, smiles, tutus, crowns, girl power stripes, colorful hairdos, cheers, encouragement, and girl power abound! Everyone is free to be themselves (aka AMAZING) and complete the 5k at their own pace and with their own unique style. The Girls on the Run 5k events are the culminating celebration for nearly 1000 girls South Central Kansas.

For more info. about getting involved in the program as a volunteer, commitee member, sponosor or coach please email Christy at christy.thomas@girlsontherun.org.

Sunday, May 24, 2020, 8:00 AM

Great Plains 10K
Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W 21st St N, Wichita, KS
Distance: 10K & 2 Mile

Files:

Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)

JUNE 2020

Saturday, June 6, 2020, 1:00 AM

Ramon Criss Storm the Dam
EL DORADO STATE PARK - WALNUT RIVER BEACH, El Dorado, KS
Distance: 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, 10K & 5K

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:00 AM

Head for the Cure 5K - Wichita
Sedgwick County Park, Sunflower Shelter, Wichita, KS
Distance: 5K

Join us for our 9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk - Wichita! Head for the Cure raises funds, awareness and hope for the brain tumor community. Funds raised benefit the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and the Dragon Master Foundation.

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:00 AM

Wichita Gladiator Dash
Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS
Distance: 5K

Wichita’s wildest 5k run returns in 2020. The Wichita Gladiator Dash will be Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Sedgwick County Park.

This is the ninth year for the obstacle race benefiting The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County and other local organizations (to be announced). 100% of the proceeds from the event go to local organizations.

Competitors will traverse land, water, mud and approximately 20 unique obstacles during the action-packed fun run.

"We had record turn-out last year, and hope to have even more participation in 2020," says Zack Steven, one of the event creators. "It's a really fun event, and a challenging race that just about anyone can do."

The race begin at 11am with multiple waves starting every thirty minutes. There will be prizes for the fastest times and a post-race party.

All participants get a Gladiator Dash t-shirt, meal and beverage ticket, and commemorative dog tags. The Elite Wave is back for the second year, which is designed for participants who want to moving quickly. This group will start first, so there will be no other runners in front of them. The Elite Wave also includes a VIP ticket for unlimited food and drinks after the race, access to the VIP tent, a Gladiator Dash t-shirt and a custom Elite Medal.

Tickets are on sale now, with early bird pricing until Feb. 15

Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:00 AM

Wichita Heart Walk & F.A.S.T. 5K
1845 Fairmount St. Wichita, KS
Distance: 1-mile and 3-mile walk, 5K

The American Heart Association invites you to walk or run with us at the 2020 Heart Walk & F.A.S.T. 5K on Saturday, June 13th at Wichita State University.

*Schedule of Events*
7:30 a.m. | Festivities Begin on the South Practice Field of WSU’s Charles Koch Arena
8 a.m. | F.A.S.T. 5K Begins
9:15 a.m. | Walk Begins
We will honor survivors of cardiovascular diseases prior to the walk, with a group photo!

To register or join an existing team visit: www.WichitaHeartWalk.org.
(Please note: there is a registration fee for the 5K, and it goes towards your fundraising efforts.)

Files:

Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)
Race Flyer: Page 2 (PDF)
Race Map (PDF)

Thursday, June 18, 2020, 8:00 PM

Smallville 5K & Super Hero 1-Mile
2nd & Main, Hutchinson, KS
Distance: 5K & 1 Mile

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, June 20, 2020, 7:00 AM REGISTER >
Cookie Daze 5k
Athletic Park, Newton, KS
Distance: 5K

Links:
Race Flyer: (LINK)

AUGUST 2020

Saturday, August 1, 2020, 8:00 AM

Teuton 5K & 2 Mile Color Dash
101 N Main, Inman, KS
Distance: 5K & 2Mile

We welcome you to join us for our 2nd annual colorful event! Inman Elementary PTO is proud to bring back our Teuton Color Dash! This year we are excited to add a 5K course for our runners as well! The color run race will be a 2 mile run. The 5K option is available for everyone and is geared towards out more competitive runners. The 5K run WILL NOT contain any thrown color. Both run routes will begin in Downtown Inman on Saturday August 1st at 8:00 a.m. Anyone under 6 will not need to register. Registration is required for anyone 7 and up that is running or walking. Get together a group of friends and join in the fun!

Enjoy this fun run/walk where you will be splashed with colorful non-toxic powder as you pass through our color stations. Everyone is welcome (strollers & wagons are welcome too) to run/walk this event that funds your local Inman Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.

Sign up by July 1st in order to be guaranteed a Teuton Run Shirt. Online Registration will close on July 28th. There will be the option for on-site registration for both events.

Packet pick-up will be on July 28th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Inman Elementary School Gym located at 207 N Maple Street in Inman.

Race-day packet pickup and onsite registration begins at 7:00 a.m. in front of the train depot just north of the Museum (101 N Main Street).

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, August 1, 2020, 8:00 AM
Haulin Balls 10K, 5K & 1 K
East Park, El Dorado, KS
Distance: 10K, 5K, & 1K

Links:
Race Flyer: (LINK)

Sunday, August 9, 2020, 9:00 AM

Jefferson Hill Vineyard Wine Run 5k
McLouth, KS
Distance: 5K

Like Running? Love Wine or Beer? This race is for you!

Race Swag: All participants will receive a race t-shirt, souvenir wine or beer glass, and a free glass of wine or beer (or soda for our under 21 runners) after the race!

Join us on Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at 9:00 am for an exciting new event that features the scenic views of McLouth, KS and did we mention great Wine of Jefferson Hill Vineyard! With registration options for all wine lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time!

This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Saturday, August 15, 2020, 5:00 PM

Party in the 060 5k
706 Sarah Lane, Haysville, KS
Distance: 5K

COST 5K:

$35 Pre-Registration - ends August 14th

$35 Day of Event -

Day Of: Inside the Activity Center

Registration Ends at 1:00 pm (no runners will be added after this time)

DETAILS:

Check-In/Registration/Packet Pick-Up begins August 14 from 12-7pm @ the HAC (523 Sarah Lane).

Day Of Packet Pick-Up starts at 8:00 am inside the Activity Center.

Race begins & ends on the bike path (706 Sarah Lane).

Race starts at 5:00pm sharp.

Race will be run on both roads & bike paths.

Maximum time is 1 hour & 15 minutes.

Participants receive a custom shirt.

Must be registered by April 3rd to guarantee shirt size

Chip timing

Post Race Food and Beer

Saturday, August 29, 2020, 7:00 AM

Sunflower Trail Run @ Kansas Maze
13209 East 82nd Avenue, Buhler, KS
Distance: 5K and 1 Mile

Join us for this unique trail run experience, just east of Buhler, as the 5K and 1 mile courses will immerse participants in 20+ acres of gorgeous sunflowers! Runners, joggers and walkers will follow the dirt trails through the sunflower field to the finish line.

Registrants receive a Sunflower Trail Run t-shirt, Finisher medal, free admission to the Kansas Maze Sunflower Festival and 1 free guest pass!

We look forward to seeing you!!

www.kansasmaze.com

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

SEPTEMBER 2020

Saturday, September 12, 2020, 8:00 AM

Helen Gold 5K - 10K
6765 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) - 10K (6.2 miles)

The 19th Annual Helen Gold 5K – 10K charity event has grown from 200 runner-walkers in 2001 to over 1,000 participants. As a result, 100% of all contributions and registrations have helped raise almost $900,000 for Parkinson’s Disease Research at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

REGISTRATION FEES

$28 through August 31, 2020
$30 through September 11, 2020
$32 on Race Day September 12, 2020

PRIZES

First place male and female runners in both 5K and 10K will each receive $100 cash and a $50 New Balance Kansas City store certificate.
Second place overall male and female in both 5K and 10K will each receive $50 cash and a $25 New Balance Kansas City store certificate.
$100 bonus to the overall top runners who beat the course record.
- 5K Male 14:55.3, 5k Female 18:01.2
- 10K Male 33:05.6, 10k Female 37:57.6

Links:

Race Map (LINK)

Saturday, September 26, 2020, 9:00 AM

Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Little Pepper Run
Fifth and Poplar, at Newton Recreation Center, Newton, KS
Distance: 5K

Links:

Race Flyer: (LINK)

Saturday, September 26, 2020, 2:00 PM

4th Annual Brews, Clues and Running Shoes
Downtown Wichita, Wichita , KS
Distance: 3-6 Miles

Join Girls on the Run Heart of Kansas on September 26, 2020 for the 4th Annual Brews, Clues and Running Shoes Event. (Think scavenger hunt/amazing race/pub crawl!)

This event is like no other running event in the area! Brews, Clues, and Running Shoes is a fun and exciting race where teams will complete physical and mental challenges throughout downtown Wichita! This event is open to men and women of all fitness levels-no running required!

Race Schedule:

2pm-3pm Opening Announcements
3pm-6pm "Running" Part
6pm-7:00pm After Party, awards, Raffle

How it works:

1.) Your first clue to our starting location will be emailed to you the week of the event. All teams check-in at the starting location to receive their t-shirt, swag bag, and first set of clues.

2.) When you arrive on race day you will receive a clue to their next stop where you will check in with our volunteer and find out what challenge you need to complete. Once you complete the challenge you will receive your next clue. Every team follows their own path to all spots continuing until the final stop where the winners will be named! The last clue will take you to the After Party!

3.) Once you arrive to the after party you will check-in to receive your finisher’s medal, a beer glass, food and 2 beer tickets. We will have music, photobooth and more fun activities for you as well as an opportunity to win great prizes!

Teams can be 2-10 people. Each participate will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, and food/beverages at the after party! Teams are encouraged to set up a fundraising page to raise funds so all girls have the opportunity to be a Girl on the Run!

Costumes are encouraged! This years theme is a "Carnival Theme."

FEATURED RACES

Easter Sun Run
April 11, 2020

2nd Annual Dream Run
April 11, 2020

Postponed - Roaring Flame 5K
April 11, 2020

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