Wichita State Engineering 5K
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Wichita, Kansas
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Annual Wichita State Engineering 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the vibrant city of Wichita, Sedgwick! This exciting event is open to all Wichita State University students, faculty, staff, and community members, providing a fantastic opportunity to celebrate National Engineering Week in style. The certified 5K course will take participants through the scenic WSU Innovation Campus, making for an enjoyable and motivational race experience.
Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and a special edition race medal, with awards presented to the top three male and female runners in various categories, including WSU Students, Faculty/Staff, Community, and Alumni. The awards ceremony, complete with snacks and refreshments, will take place after the race, starting no later than 10:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to get involved and support the College of Engineering; proceeds from the race will help provide financial assistance to students. Plus, take advantage of the refer-a-friend rewards to save on your registration fees! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and a special edition race medal, with awards presented to the top three male and female runners in various categories, including WSU Students, Faculty/Staff, Community, and Alumni. The awards ceremony, complete with snacks and refreshments, will take place after the race, starting no later than 10:30 AM. Don’t miss the chance to get involved and support the College of Engineering; proceeds from the race will help provide financial assistance to students. Plus, take advantage of the refer-a-friend rewards to save on your registration fees! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME
Grab your lucky shoes and join us for the 5TH ANNUAL WICHITA STATE ENGINEERING 5K RUN/WALK. The 5K is open to all Wichita State University students, College of Engineering students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate NATIONAL ENGINEERING WEEK. The race course guides runners through the WSU Innovation Campus.
DETAILS
Race participants will receive a SHIRT AND A SPECIAL EDITION RACE MEDAL. Awards will be given at the award ceremony after the race to the top 3 male and top 3 female runners of each category: WSU Students, Faculty/Staff, Community, and Alumni.
The AWARDS CEREMONY with snacks, water, and a celebration! This will take place once all runners and walkers are done but will start no later than 10:30 am. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the College of Engineering to help students financially throughout their college experience. This course is USTAF-certified.
REFER-A-FRIEND REWARDS!
After you sign up, use your unique referral link to invite your friends to join. Get money off your registration fee by having 5 friends sign up using your unique referral link! Students will receive $10 off their registration, and community members, alumni, and faculty/staff will receive $15 off their registration.
PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
* 5 pm-7 pm
* John Bardo Center Lobby
* SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
* 7:30 am-8:45 am
* John Bardo Center Lobby
Directions:
To the John Bardo Center: Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//John+Bardo+Center,+Innovation+Boulevard,+Wichita,+KS/@37.7165601,-97.3289139,13z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87bae32570d537c1:0x1e78b24edcd44fac!2m2!1d-97.2877144!2d37.7164994!3e0?entry=ttu]
The race begins at 9:00 am, and the awards ceremony will occur at 10:30 am. Award categories to be announced.
Previous Race Results:
2025 Race Results [https://timerguys.com/2025-wichita-state-engineering-5k/]
2024 Race Results [https://timerguys.com/2024-wichita-state-engineering-5k/]
Grab your lucky shoes and join us for the 5TH ANNUAL WICHITA STATE ENGINEERING 5K RUN/WALK. The 5K is open to all Wichita State University students, College of Engineering students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate NATIONAL ENGINEERING WEEK. The race course guides runners through the WSU Innovation Campus.
DETAILS
Race participants will receive a SHIRT AND A SPECIAL EDITION RACE MEDAL. Awards will be given at the award ceremony after the race to the top 3 male and top 3 female runners of each category: WSU Students, Faculty/Staff, Community, and Alumni.
The AWARDS CEREMONY with snacks, water, and a celebration! This will take place once all runners and walkers are done but will start no later than 10:30 am. Proceeds from this race will be donated to the College of Engineering to help students financially throughout their college experience. This course is USTAF-certified.
REFER-A-FRIEND REWARDS!
After you sign up, use your unique referral link to invite your friends to join. Get money off your registration fee by having 5 friends sign up using your unique referral link! Students will receive $10 off their registration, and community members, alumni, and faculty/staff will receive $15 off their registration.
PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
* 5 pm-7 pm
* John Bardo Center Lobby
* SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
* 7:30 am-8:45 am
* John Bardo Center Lobby
Directions:
To the John Bardo Center: Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//John+Bardo+Center,+Innovation+Boulevard,+Wichita,+KS/@37.7165601,-97.3289139,13z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x87bae32570d537c1:0x1e78b24edcd44fac!2m2!1d-97.2877144!2d37.7164994!3e0?entry=ttu]
The race begins at 9:00 am, and the awards ceremony will occur at 10:30 am. Award categories to be announced.
Previous Race Results:
2025 Race Results [https://timerguys.com/2025-wichita-state-engineering-5k/]
2024 Race Results [https://timerguys.com/2024-wichita-state-engineering-5k/]
Races
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Wichita State Student 5K
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$16.90
To qualify for this event, you must be a current student at WSU! -
Community Member 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$43.40
This event is open to anyone! There is a discount for participants who are 17 years or younger. -
Wichita State Faculty/Staff 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
This event is for all current faculty and staff of Wichita State University. -
Wichita State Alumni
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
This event is only for Wichita State University Alumni.
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