Events
The Wichita Mile: The Fall 5280
248 spots left. Registration ends November 13, 2026 at 11:59am CST
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Description
Wichita's Premier Road USATF certified 1 mile race.
Test your speed and find your fastest mile.
We break this race up into waves based upon runners estimated pace so runners can be pushed towards their PRs without worrying about fighting through crowds while being pulled along by athletes of a similar caliber. Except for The Summer Switch Up
The Fall 5280
- When: Saturday | November 14th at 8:00 am
- Where: Sims Park
- Packet Pickup: Friday November 13th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 170)
- Give Away Item: Hats
- Post XC Season Mile
Is this Race right for you?
- You're brand new to running and aren't ready for a 5k yet.... then this race is right for you
- You're a high school athlete and want to get some time trials in during the off season... then this race is right for you
- You're competitive with your friends, spouse, kids, coworkers and want to prove who can run a faster mile.... then this race is right for you
- You're super competitive and love the team atmospheres... then this race is right for you and your friends
- You're wanting to bench mark your fitness through out the year... then this race is right for you
- You hate going outside and don't like being around other people.... ok then this race might not be for you
Cancellation Policy:
Due to money being spent up front preparing for the races, there will not be refunds in the event of a race cancellation. Race will only be cancelled for dangerous conditions, government requirement, or other occurrences outside of our control. We race rain, shine, or snow.
Insurance is offered at check out for those worried about potential cancellation.
Awards
We do things a little different
Instead of Age group awards. We will have PR awards for runners who set their Wichita Mile PR. Runners are not eligible to win a PR award at their first Wichita Mile, but will be eligible for any future Wichita Mile race they participate in. In other words, you are awarded for beating yourself instead of others. The PR's are age graded.
But you can also be awarded for beating others: Top 3 Men & Women overall, Top 3 Age Graded Men & Women and Top Team, will receive free entry into the next Wichita Mile event and receive Fartleks Gift Cards!
Teams
You and 4 teammates, run club buddies, coworkers, classmates, friends, family, etc sign up in the same group/team and be eligible for the team awards. Top team with the best average age grade will be recognized and receive the team awards. Don't forget since this event is in waves, you'll likely have the opportunity to cheer on your teammates before or after your run.
Will it be one of the local run clubs to take the prize (Run Wichita, TJ's, Run 316, ERC, F88, Delano Desperados) or is there a quick family, workplace, school out there who can take them down?
Our current defending Champions are the JaVe Track Club
Wichita Mile Records
Team: JaVe Track Club | Combined Age Graded Time 25:26.64
Male Gun Time: Isaias Solorio | 4:53.08
Female Gun Time: Janeth Sumpter | 6:11.2
Age Graded Men's Time: Lonnie Carpenter | Graded Time: 4:37.73
Age Graded Women's Time: Sofia Shumard | Graded Time: 5:06.6
Champions History
Place
Wichita, KS US 67203
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