Cedar Pointe Challenge - Fall Cross Country 5k (Individual/Team Competition) & 1 Mile Run

Fall Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run - Clapp Cross Country Course | Wichita, KS

Get ready for a fall racing experience on the official home course of the Wichita State Shockers Cross Country team! Unlike a typical road race, this true cross country event takes you over grass, rolling hills, and open fields, challenging both your endurance and racing strategy.

Test Your Fitness, Compete with Friends and Co-workers!

Gauge your fitness and compete against fellow runners, clubs, and corporate teams in a fun yet competitive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned racer or a weekend warrior, this race offers an exciting challenge for all levels.

Awards & Team Competitions -5K

Individual Awards: Top 3 finishers in each Men's and Women's age group, plus the top overall male and female winners.

Team Challenge: Form a team of family members, friends, co-workers, or club members and race for the fastest team average time! (A maximum of 7 entrants is allowed per team, but the average time of the top 5 finishers counts. 

There are THREE team divisions:

1. Male
2. Female
3. Co-ed / Mixed - Any combination of male and female athletes are allowed in this category. One of the scoring members must be a member of the opposite sex.

Awards - 1 Mile

Awards will go out to the top 3 male and female finishers overall.

All finishers of the 1 Mile Run will receive a finishers medal.

Breathe in Fresh Air & Embrace the Challenge 

Feel the energy of running on a collegiate championship course and experience the thrill of off-road racing on Wichita’s best cross country venue. Whether you’re running for speed, fitness, or just the love of the sport, this race is your chance to push yourself and enjoy a day of camaraderie with the local running community.

🔹 5K Cross Country Race – A classic distance on a challenging and fun, natural course.
🔹 1-Mile Fun Run – A perfect way to get the whole family involved in the action!

Course Video Preview -

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG4B3o-nqkc

Course Map:

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/sidearm.nextgen.sites/wichita.sidearmsports.com/documents/2024/9/3/24_XC_Course_Map.pdf

Early Packet Pickup (Last Day of Registration) Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM | Location: Cedar Pointe Church - 9221 E 31st Street South, Wichita, KS 67210 (Close to McConnell AFB)

Race Day Packet Pickup (No race day registration) - Race Site - 6:30-7:30 AM

5K Age Groups (Male | Female)

14 and under

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-55

55-59

60-64

65+

 Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27th, 2025... gather your teammates, and get ready to race!