The Wichita Mile
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Wichita, Kansas
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at The Wichita Mile, taking place on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, at Sim's Park in Wichita, Sedgwick! This premier road race, certified by USATF, invites runners of all skill levels to test their speed in a fun and competitive atmosphere. With race waves organized by estimated pace, participants can focus on achieving their personal bests without the stress of crowded lanes.
Starting at 8 AM, the event will culminate with the last wave kicking off no later than 11:45 AM. Whether you're racing solo or forming a team with friends, family, or colleagues, this event promises not only personal milestones but also exciting awards for top performances and team achievements. Each participant will receive a unique Wichita Mile chain and milestone for their first race, with opportunities to earn gemstone awards for setting Age Graded PRs in future races. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of Wichita's vibrant running community—mark your calendars for an unforgettable mile!
Starting at 8 AM, the event will culminate with the last wave kicking off no later than 11:45 AM. Whether you're racing solo or forming a team with friends, family, or colleagues, this event promises not only personal milestones but also exciting awards for top performances and team achievements. Each participant will receive a unique Wichita Mile chain and milestone for their first race, with opportunities to earn gemstone awards for setting Age Graded PRs in future races. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of Wichita's vibrant running community—mark your calendars for an unforgettable mile!
Organiser's Description
Wichita's Premier Road USATF certified 1 mile race.
The time has finally come to figure out how fast you can actually run a mile. Test your top mile speed once each season, collect milestones, and receive awards for Age Graded PRs.
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.
WHEN
This year is the OG event and will take place October 26th, 2025 starting at 8 am for the first wave and no later than 11:45am for the last wave. Following years the race will occur once each season. The Spring and Fall will take place two weeks after Prairie Fire so runners can test their top mile time while they are in peak fitness and hopefully while fully recovered from Prairie Fire. The Winter and Summer will take place a couple weeks before Track/XC start so the student athletes can participate and get a good preseason time trial in.
WHERE
This years event will be taking place at Sim's Park. Primary parking is the large lot between the river and Botanica on Sim Park Drive right next to Cowtown. (pending Botanica's green light). This will also be the finish line. Start line will be closer to the golf course parking lot. There will be a marked shortcut between the two locations.
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 3 teams 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.
AWARDS _(we do things a little different)_
First time you compete you will receive your Wichita Mile chain and your first mile stone.
Following years runners will receive a black mile stone to add to your Wichita Mile Chain for completing the mile, but when you set an Age Graded PR for yourself then you will receive that years mile gemstone to mark the PR. 4 chance each year to get the gemstone of the year. Age Graded PRs are determined by your past performances at the Wichita Mile. Since this is the first Wichita Mile Race no one is currently eligible for a Age Graded Wichita Mile PR so no gemstone yet.
Top 5 Men and Women overall as well as Top 5 Men and Women_ _Age Graded and the Top Team will receive free entry into the next 2 Wichita Mile events in 2026 and Fartleks Gift Cards!
The time has finally come to figure out how fast you can actually run a mile. Test your top mile speed once each season, collect milestones, and receive awards for Age Graded PRs.
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.
WHEN
This year is the OG event and will take place October 26th, 2025 starting at 8 am for the first wave and no later than 11:45am for the last wave. Following years the race will occur once each season. The Spring and Fall will take place two weeks after Prairie Fire so runners can test their top mile time while they are in peak fitness and hopefully while fully recovered from Prairie Fire. The Winter and Summer will take place a couple weeks before Track/XC start so the student athletes can participate and get a good preseason time trial in.
WHERE
This years event will be taking place at Sim's Park. Primary parking is the large lot between the river and Botanica on Sim Park Drive right next to Cowtown. (pending Botanica's green light). This will also be the finish line. Start line will be closer to the golf course parking lot. There will be a marked shortcut between the two locations.
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 3 teams 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.
AWARDS _(we do things a little different)_
First time you compete you will receive your Wichita Mile chain and your first mile stone.
Following years runners will receive a black mile stone to add to your Wichita Mile Chain for completing the mile, but when you set an Age Graded PR for yourself then you will receive that years mile gemstone to mark the PR. 4 chance each year to get the gemstone of the year. Age Graded PRs are determined by your past performances at the Wichita Mile. Since this is the first Wichita Mile Race no one is currently eligible for a Age Graded Wichita Mile PR so no gemstone yet.
Top 5 Men and Women overall as well as Top 5 Men and Women_ _Age Graded and the Top Team will receive free entry into the next 2 Wichita Mile events in 2026 and Fartleks Gift Cards!
The Wichita Mile
