Prairie Fire Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 74°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.
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Race Info
The Prairie Fire Marathon began in 2010, when the Wichita Sports Commission took over what had been the Wichita Marathon and added half marathon, 5K, and additional short-distance options. A spring edition launched in 2013, forming the two-race Prairie Fire Race Series held each spring and fall in Wichita, Kansas. The fall marathon and half marathon are USATF-certified and Boston Marathon qualifiers, with a flat course that crosses the Arkansas River near downtown Wichita. More than 65,000 runners have taken part in Prairie Fire events over the past 15 years.
