Please join us for our 4th Annual 5K run and 1.5 Mile Walk event! Swag bag, race t-shirt, and pancake breakfast included with registration. Get more bang for your buck by combining these special offers when you register!
- Students & Residents: Use code STURES18 for $5 off + join a team for an automatic $3 off; up to $8 off!
- 2017 Repeat Runners & Walkers: 17% off! Contact KAFP for code 316-721-9005
- All general registrations: Join a team (or create a new team) for an automatic $3 off registration.

Cash prizes for top three male and female finishers, beautiful medals for 5K top 3 finishers in each division! Participation medals for all children/youth in walk. Team trophy for the largest team!

Let’s Move, Kansas aims to promote an active, healthy lifestyle for all Kansans. All proceeds from this event go to the KAFP-Foundation to support many programs and scholarships for Kansas family medicine residents and medical students.

The Prairie Fire Marathon is a USATF Certified Race and a Boston Marathon Qualifier (Certification #KS13034TR). It is the RRCA State of Kansas Championship Marathon. The start/finish line is at 455 S. Wichita St., Wichita, KS 67202. The Prairie Fire Marathon is electronically bib timed. We will be using the BIBTAG chip timing system for both the start and finish of the race. Your race number is also your "chip" for timing. The Prairie Fire Marathon promises a fast and exciting course taking runners through the heart of Wichita. While on the course, runners are able to view Wichita’s exciting entertainment district as well as the beauty of some of the nicest residential areas the city has to offer.

2021 Application

Planning for the 43rd running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is underway with the goal of returning to the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Event organizers are working closely with the City of Chicago, including the Chicago Department of Public Health, to safely produce a race weekend experience for event attendees and the Chicago community. Preparations for the October 2021 race will align with Chicago’s re-opening framework, including strict adherence to local and state coronavirus guidelines.

2021 Guaranteed and Non-Guaranteed Application Window

The 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon guaranteed and non-guaranteed entry application window closed at 2 p.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Individuals who are interested in participating in the 2021 Chicago Marathon can secure an entry through one of the limited guaranteed entry opportunities still available. In order to gain access to an available guaranteed entry, applicants must agree to the terms of the entry or qualify for the entry.

The 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon American Development Program reached capacity on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The application is now closed.

• Charity teams
• International Tour Group

Non-guaranteed entry drawing

Non-guaranteed entry applicants for the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be notified of their selection on Thursday, March 25. Applicants will be selected from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applications. Prior to the drawing, the event will remove all duplicate applications.

Applicants will be notified via email of their entry status on Thursday, March 25. If an applicant receives an entry through the drawing, the entry fee is automatically processed.

Individuals who applied for, but do not receive an entry through the drawing, may still register by opting to run for select official charities or tour groups.

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Registration fee

• U.S. residents (those who live in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories): $205 (USD)*
• Non-U.S. residents: $230 (USD)

Applicants must provide credit card information as a part of the application process. The entry fee is processed automatically when an application is approved or selected through the drawing.

When completing the application please use a credit card that has an expiration date of April 2021 or later.

* A processing fee is applied to all entry fees.

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Cancellation (by you or by us)

Learn more about the options available to 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon registered participants if they choose not to participate or in the case of an event cancellation.

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Athletes with Disabilities Program

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon strives to provide accessibility for all athletes with disabilities through our Athletes with Disabilities Program. For more information visit the Athletes with Disabilities Program page.

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Event requirements

• Participants must be 16 years or older on race day.
• Participants 16-17 years of age must have permission from their parent or legal guardian permitting them to participate in the race. This permission is given during the application process.
• The Bank of America Chicago Marathon requires that participants be able to complete the 26.2-mile distance in six hours and 30 minutes (6:30:59). The marathon course will reopen for public use on a rolling schedule based on this time limit.
• The sale and/or transfer of race entries/bib numbers is strictly prohibited.
• All registration fees and ancillary purchases are nonrefundable.
• All participants are required to pick up their own participant packet (bib number and timing device) at the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo during the scheduled hours of operation. Additional information about the 2021 Abbott Health & Fitness Expo will be available in the coming months.
• All participants are required to show a government-issued photo ID upon picking up their own participant packet.
• All participants acknowledge the inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists and is beyond the control of Event Organizers. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.
• All participants must be familiar with and abide by the event rules.

If you have questions about registration, please call the Bank of America Chicago Marathon office during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. U.S. Central Time) at 312.904.9800 or email office@chicagomarathon.com

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Thank you for being a hero and taking a stand for life and families!

This will be the PFRC’s 5th Annual Run/Walk for Their Lives!! We continue to reach even more women, men and children in the Butler County and surrounding areas.

We have a NEW date for our event. It will take place on Saturday, OCTOBER 6, 2018.

Our event centers on being a Hero and standing for life and families in our community. We will do a 5K run and also a family-friendly 1 mile walk.After the run and walk we will have activities including games, live music and food on site for purchase.

The times for registering that day are the following:

10:00 am 5K Registration is open

10:30 am Walk Registration is open

11:00 am 5K begins

11:30 am Walk begins

Looking for an AWESOME opportunity to be active on the Ark?

Join us on October 2, 2018 at 6:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Wichita for the 3rd Annual Kansas Public Health Association 1 Mile Walk/5 K Fun Run?  Held in conjunction with the 2018 KPHA Annual Conference, everyone is invited to participate in this opportunity to be active and walk or run along the beautiful Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The cost to register is $25 and includes a Wichita flag inspired t-shirt.

All proceeds benefit the Kansas Public Health Association, who serves as a voice for public health, provides forums for individuals and organizations to work collectively and ensures the conditions in which Kansans’ lives will be healthy.

Register TODAY!  And please share with your friends!

https://www.enrole.com/wichita/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=CN-18-KPHAWALKRUN&courseId=CN-18-KPHAWALKRUN&categoryId=ROOT

Unique, date & event specific buckles to all 50K finishers and unique awards for all 25K finishers
Men's & Women's sized tri-blend tech shirts (50% Polyester, 25% Rayon & 25% Cotton).
Pre & Post-race food
Event specific race bibs
Race photos by Mile 90 Photography
Unparalleled aid stations

All registrations are final.

START & TIME LIMIT:

50K / 7:30 AM start; 10-hour time limit • 25K / 8:30 AM start; 9-hour time limit (time limits strictly enforced)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Elk River Hiking Trail. Accurately measured forest trail winding through unique limestone bluffs, rock formations & picturesque vistas. Mostly single-track, out & back, very rocky, no long hills.

• Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Little Pepper Fun Run
  Fifth and Poplar, at Newton Recreation Center
  Newton, KS

• Saturday, September 28th, 2019
  8:30 AM (Central)

The Hornet Hustle was founded in 2009 by the Abilene Elementary PTO to replace traditional sales fundraisers. It’s a fun event for the students while also encouraging physical activity and competition. Hornet Hustle is completely organized by volunteers and 100% of the proceeds go back to the school.  This is a  competitive race with top finisher awards for children 10 and under, ages 11-18, and 19 and older. There is a male and female category for each age division.  This year we will be adding a senior awards division for runners who are over 60 years old. Because our race is on a cross country course, we’re offering a special discount for cross country participants to run without receiving an event shirt. For more information please contact our event coordinators.

5k Begins at 8:00 a.m
2 Mile Begins at 9:00 a.m.
1 Mile Begins at 9:30 a.m.
Pre-K 50 yd Dash Begins at 10:00 a.m.

$25 Per Race Registrant
$35 Late Registration on Race Day

Race Day Registration is Available

$10 Youth Running Team Participants (No Shirt) - This special offer is for individual youth running team members ONLY. An event shirt is not included, but youth team runners will be eligible for medals. To register for this category please fill out a paper registration form and return it in person to the Abilene Elementary office at 522 N. Abilene in Valley Center. http://www.usd262.net/schools/abilene_elementary or contact a coordinator for more information.

All participants may run all 3 races at no additional cost!

Awards for first 3 men or women that finish each race in the following age divisions:
10 years old and younger
Ages 11-18
Ages 19-59
60 years old and up

The Hawk Hundred

Clinton State Park, Lawrence KS September 11th, 2021

The Hawk 100 / 50 / 26.2 Race, presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, is located at: Clinton State Park Army Corp of Engineer - Shelter 1 - Overlook Park 798 N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

Hawk Hundred The Hawk Hundred, sponsored by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, has the option of a 100-mile, 50-mile and Marathon trail race. The course covers a 25 mile loop through the technical rolling trails at Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS. The Marathon runners will run 1.2 miles on the Nature Center Trail before they start the 25 mile loop.

The 100 MILE race starts at 6:00AM The 50 MILE race starts at 7:00AM. The MARATHON starts at 8:00AM

The pre-race briefing and Packet pickup -TBD based on COVID-19 restrictions. We will communicate the specifics 30 days prior to the race based on the County guidlines. DROP BAGS need to be dropped off Race morning 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.

As always, Mile 90 will be capturing the beauty of the race day with their breathtaking pictures. Please visit their website www.mile90.com for the last several years of the Hawk Hundred pictures.

All distances 100 / 50 / 26.2 are chipped timed by Timer Guys and live updates will be available on race day.

SPONSORS - We are very grateful for the continued support from Orange Mud, Tailwind Nutrition, Squirrel’s Nut Butter, Second Best Coffee, and Honey Stinger

KANSAS GRAND SLAM OF ULTRA RUNNING - The Hawk Hundred is once again part of the Grand Slam

AWARDS: All Runners will receive a long sleeve race shirt, a race bag, HAWK car sticker if you register by August 15th.

100 Mile Finishers - We have a beautiful Hawk finishers buckle for SUB 24 HOURS or a FINISHER buckle. 50 Mile Finisher Mug - New design this year and handcrafted by Matty Mullins. Marathon Finisher Medal New design this year and also handcrafted by Matty Mullins Top three male and female finishers in each race will receive an award **Master Awards - First place master male and female finisher in each race.

Please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkhundred/ for updates to the race and fun contest that include prizes from Orange Mud. We also have a fabulous community of runners that will keep you motivated during your training. Also be sure to visit the Lawrence Trail Hawks at: http://trailhawks.com/ for information about our weekly group runs as well as our upcoming events.

Race for Freedom is a 5K run/walk on September 8th, 2018 organized by ICT S.O.S. to benefit a local organization in the fight against human trafficking. This year’s race will benefit the Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This unit is a partnership of the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff Department and investigates online abuse and exploitation of children in our state.

Come join us for our annual SuperHero HOPE 5K Run/Walk and Family Day!

​We will start a 5K race at 8:00 AM and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will kick off at 9:00 AM. All proceeds will benefit Hope for Hemophilia to help families living with chronic illness find resources. Come run for those who cannot run for themselves!

During and after the run/walk we will have food, games, entertainment, and fun activities for the kids. Enjoy food from restaurant vendors and local businesses, along with music and awards for the winners of the best superhero costume, fastest race time, and most money raised.

The races will be held in conjunction with El Dorado’s Frontier Western Celebration.

7:00 AM
Registration Opens

8:00 AM
Boot Skootin 1K

8:30 AM
Haulin Balls 5K & 10K

(5K & 10K will be timed. Boot Scootin 1K will not be timed.)

Start training today and get moving  for the Sand Creek Summer Daze Sizzlin' 5K on Saturday, August 17.  Walkers and runners will enjoy a fast, flat and scenic out-and-back loop along the Sand Creek bike path. This paved route will be chip-timed and starts in Athletic Park. All participants who pre-register will receive a Sand Creek Summer Daze Sizzlin' 5K t-shirt and what was the best looking medal of all Kansas races last year! This year will be no exception.

Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. start time (packet pick-up and race day registration from 7:00-7:30 a.m.)

5K Race (all ages welcome), 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (all ages welcome), and Kid's Short Course Race (children ages 8 and under welcome)

Fees:  $25 for 5K Race, $15 for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, $15 for Kid's Short Course Race (fees do not ever increase but please note that race t-shirts are only guaranteed for entries received by Friday, July 29, 2019)

For questions, please contact Race Director Betsy Patrick at (785) 227-5707 or betsy_larson@hotmail.com.