Starting at 65°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temps will climb significantly to 88°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Strong 22mph gusts could slow exposed stretches — tuck behind other runners when you can.

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The Prairie Fire 5K starts and finishes at Equity Bank Park in downtown Wichita. The loop heads north and west of the ballpark through downtown streets near the Arkansas River before returning to the finish inside the stadium. The course is flat and USATF-certified, and it starts on the Sunday of race weekend 20 minutes after the marathon and half marathon.

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Race weekend

Sunday, October 11

7:10 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)7:10 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

7:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

7:30 AMMayor's Friendly 5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Prairie Fire 5K?

The 2026 Prairie Fire 5K will be held on Sunday October 11, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Prairie Fire 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 88°F and a low of 64°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 17 years of data

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55°F

L:54° H:55°

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1 of 17 yrs

Wind7mph

Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	64°/65°	-	54°
2025 Prairie Fire 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	66°/67°	-	54°
2024 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	54°/59°	-	50°
2023 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2023	44°/44°	-	37°
2022 Prairie Fire 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	50°/54°	-	43°
2021 Prairie Fire 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2021	67°/68°	-	56°
2020 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	61°/62°	-	59°
2019 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	39°/40°	-	30°
2018 Prairie Fire 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain or snow. 2018	52°/52°	Light	52°
2017 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	52°/53°	-	48°
2016 Prairie Fire 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	52°/53°	-	46°
2015 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	59°/59°	-	54°
2014 Prairie Fire 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2014	45°/45°	-	44°
2013 Prairie Fire 5K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2013	48°/49°	-	38°
2012 Prairie Fire 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	56°/57°	-	48°
2011 Prairie Fire 5K Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2011	62°/62°	-	61°
2010 Prairie Fire 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2010	53°/53°	-	44°