Sat, Feb 27, 2027

Wichita State Engineering 5K

Wichita, KS

Opens Aug 17, 2026Annual since at least 2024

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Feb 20, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Wichita State Engineering 5K

The course runs through the WSU Innovation Campus, a road route that draws students, faculty, and people from the wider Wichita area. The race is tied to National Engineering Week, so the crowd skews toward the university community, and the post-race awards cover several categories including alumni and faculty alongside open runners. Snacks and water are out at the finish gathering.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at the John Bardo Center lobby, with a second window on race morning at the same location.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

136finishers

18:28winner

31:51median

59:43cutoff

Top 3: COOPER ZIMMER (18:28) · BAILY HELMS (19:00) · DYLAN BORNHOLDT (19:15)

The Wichita State Engineering 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/27/2027 09:00$15

5K2/27/2027 09:00$40

5K2/27/2027 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Wichita State Engineering 5K

Will I finish last at the Wichita State Engineering 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Wichita State Engineering 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (136 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Wichita State Engineering 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:28 while the median finisher took 31:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.