RACE CALENDAR

• AUGUST 2020

  • Sunday, August 9, 2020, 9:00 AM

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    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 29, 2020, 7:00 AM

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    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

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    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)

  • Sunday, September 13, 2020, 8:00 AM

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    Senior Services Heartland Games Virtual 5K Walk/Run 200 S Walnut, Wichita, KS Distance: 5K/1Mi   SENIOR SERVICES OF WICHITA - 2ND ANNUAL HEARTLAND GAMES 5K /1 MILE RUN WALK VIRTUAL RACE JOIN US for our 2nd Annual Heartland Games 5K, an event benefiting the programs offered by Senior Services Inc., of Wichita! We operate 4 Senior Centers (Downtown, Linwood, Northeast, Orchard Park), as well as Meals on Wheels, Roving Pantry, and Senior Employment programs. Due to the rising cases and concerns of COVID-19, we have decided to hold a virtual race this year to protect everyone's safety.   Don't want to run or walk, but want to support the cause? Consider making a donation to Senior Services Inc., of Wichita.  Let us know if you are making a donation in Memory or Honor of a Senior in your life.  We will send an acknowledgement of your donation. Complete your 5K run/walk any time between Saturday; August 1st, 2020 and Sunday; September 13th, 2020.  Post your photos on our Heartland 5K Facebook page with the hashtags #Heartland5KVirtual and/or #SeniorServices. **The first 25 persons who sign-up will be entered in a drawing for a gift card to a local hometown business in the Delano/Old Town area that may have been recently affected by shutdown during this time. Watch our Heartland 5K Facebook page for more contests and chances to win!! $20 per participant SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS  Files: Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)

  • Sunday, September 20, 2020, 7:30 AM

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    Old Town 10K 835 E 1st St N, Wichita, KS Distance: 10K   Starting at the Museum of World Treasures in the heart of Old Town, the Old Town 10K will take you on a flat and fast course through downtown Wichita, along the river, and through Riverside Park to return you to historic Old Town. Participants will receive a tech shirt, custom bib number, and free downloadable photos. At the finish line, a large medal will be waiting for you as well as music, food, and drinks at the finish line festival. Compete for age group awards and prizes for top overall finishers.  A portion of the funds raised will support the Shriners Hospital for Children and Midian Transportation Fund.

  • Saturday, September 26, 2020, 8:00 AM

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    The Treehouse Virtual Labor Run 2020 151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, KS Distance: 5K FAMILY FRIENDLY VIRTUAL 5K - STAY SAFE WHILE HAVING FUN The COVID-19 Virus undoubtedly has had an impact on all of us... reminding us that life is uncertain and fragile. Yet at the same time each day is a gift. Amidst this pandemic, The Treehouse Labor Run will look a little different, but supports the same mission; offering mothers and babies a brighter future through sharing God's love, basic necessities, education and genuine personal care.  Please join us this year for a virtual run/walk, you can participate at any location, at your pace, outside or on a treadmill, alone or with a group of friends. Stay active, run for a good cause. Much Love!  $25 per participant Teams encouraged - tell your friends!  Scavenger Hunt•Be a Hero for a Mom Costume Contest•Post Pictures SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS Files: Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF) Race Flyer: Page 2 (PDF)

  • Saturday, September 26, 2020, 9:00 AM	REGISTER >
    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

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    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."

• OCTOBER 2020

  • Saturday, October 3, 2020, 7:00 AM	REGISTER >
    Coronado Heights Run 121 S Main St, Lindsborg, KS Distance: 15K, 5K, 2 Mile & 1 Mile Links: Race Flyer: (LINK)

  • Saturday, October 3, 2020, 7:30 AM	REGISTER >
    Salt City Half Marathon 3rd & Main, Hutchinson, KS Distance: 13.1 Miles Links: Race Flyer: (LINK)

  • Saturday, October 3, 2020, 9:00 AM

    Run for the Poor College Hill, Wichita, KS Distance: 5K & 1 Mile   Fun for Everyone!  Come run the Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5k race through scenic and historic College Hill. It is a chip timed event   There is also a 1 mile fun run for the kids (which is timed as well). 5K Run 9:30 $25 ($30 after 9/3) 1mi 10:30 $15 ($20 after 9/3) Priests Only 5k $15 ($20 after 9/3) Stein Holding 5k $27 ($32 after 9/3) PRICE INCREASE 9/3/2020 11:59pm CST More Info Coming Soon!

  • Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00 AM

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    Seize the Day Wichita Sedgwick County Park (6501 W 21st St.), Wichita, KS Distance: 5k   The Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri and Kansas proudly leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.  Every hour, 20 Americans are diagnosed as having epilepsy. More than twice as many Americans have seizure disorders (epilepsy) as have Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy combined  Yet, none of these well-known diseases carry the powerful stigma associated with epilepsy. On October 10, 2020, the Epilepsy Foundation will host the annual Seize the Day 5K Run/Walk for Epilepsy in Wichita, Kansas at Sedgwick County Park.  This is a professionally timed 5K run and walk that attracts over 100 enthusiastic participants each year.   Our event helps raise much needed funds and awareness for epilepsy.  This event supports individuals and families in our community who are affected by epilepsy.  Files: Race Flyer: Page 1 (PDF)

  • Sunday, October 11, 2020, 7:00 AM
    Prairie Fire Marathon 650 E. 2nd St, Wichita, KS Distance: 26.2 miles, 13.1 miles, & 5K Links: Race Flyer: (LINK)

• NOVEMBER 2020

  • Sunday, November 1, 2020, 8:30 AM
    Who Let the Dogs Out Sedgwick County Park Sunflower Shelter, Wichita, KS Distance: 5K and 1 mile   Who Let the Dogs Out 2020 is a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile fun run/walk. It benefits Spay-Neuter Kansas which is a low cost spay/neuter clinic that does low cost spay/neuters for low income households.

  • Sunday, November 15, 2020, 2:00 AM

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    Girls on the Run Fall 5k 3022 S. McLean, Wichita, KS Distance: 3.1 Miles   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, committee member, sponsor or coach please email Christy at christy.thomas@girlsontherun.org.

• DECEMBER 2020

  • Saturday, December 5, 2020, 8:30 AM	REGISTER >
    St Nick 5 Klick Horse Shoe Shelter, Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS Distance: 5K & kids run Links: Race Flyer: (LINK)