Kansas · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Wichita, Kansas

Every upcoming 5K around Wichita, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.

21 upcoming 5K races found · 11 with finish-time stats

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Wichita races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field613 finishersWichita St Patrick's Day 5Kin the 5K
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Lexi’s 5K Wichita, KS5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Sheriff's Benefit Fund Run Wichita, KS10K5K2 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Trinity Trot 5K and Fun Run Wichita, KS5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Turkey Trails- Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5K Race Wichita, KS5KFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Wichita, KS5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 20, 2026Candy Cane Course - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sat, Jan 23, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita Wichita, KS100m1 Mile5K10KFrom $34Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027Cold Front - Wichita Wichita, KS1 Mile5K10K15KFrom $30Details Sun, Feb 14, 2027Wichita Sweetheart Run 5K and 10K Wichita, KS5K10KFrom $28Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Wichita State Engineering 5K Wichita, KS5KFrom $30Details Sun, Mar 14, 2027Wichita St Patrick's Day 5K Wichita, KS5KRegistration opens Nov 4From $27Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Step Up for KIDS Wichita, KS5K5KFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Superhero 5k/1 mile Family Fun Walk Wichita, KS5K1 MileRegistration opens Feb 1, 2027From $40Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Fidelity Bank River Run 2027 Wichita, KS10K5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sun, Jun 6, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Wichita Wichita, KS50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 23, 2027OctoberFit Races 5K/10K Wichita, KS5K10KRegistration opens Apr 14, 2027From $32Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Wichita

When are most 5K races held in Wichita?

February is the busiest month for 5K races in Wichita, with 4 of the 21, followed by October with 3. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Wichita 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 5K races in Wichita with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:24, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a 5K in Wichita?

Browse Wichita run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.