The Wichita Mile

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 Winter One

• When: Saturday | January 24th at 8:00 am
• Where: Sim's Park | Northeast of the River | Northwest of Cowtown | South of Botanica
• Packet Pickup: Friday January 23rd from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)
• Give Away Item: Custom Stocking Caps
• Track Preseason Mile

The Spring 1609

• When: Saturday | June 6th at 8:00 am
• Where: TBD, we are hoping to host the spring event on a track.
• Packet Pickup: Friday June 5th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)
• Give Away Item: TBD
• Post Track Season Mile

The Summer Switch Up

• When: Saturday | August 8th at 8:00 am
• Where: Sim's Park | Northeast of the River | Northwest of Cowtown | South of Botanica
• Packet Pickup: Friday August 7th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)
• Pre XC Season Mile
• Give Away Item: TBD
• The Summer Switch Up will have a different gimmick to it every year. This year is weight classes. Instead of racing those of your same estimated speed, you will be racing individuals in your own weight class.

The Fall 5280

• When: Saturday | November 14th at 8:00 am
• Where: TBD, we are looking for possible alternative roads
• Packet Pickup: Friday November 13th from Noon - 7pm at Fartleks (535 W Douglas Ave, Ste 130)
• Give Away Item: Custom Socks
• 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.

Wave Assignments will appear here, on Facebook, and Instagram 24 hours before the race.

Estimated wave times will be added as soon as possible.

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!

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

Defending Team: JaVe Track Club | Combined Age Graded Time 25:26.64

Defending Male Champion: Isaias Solorio | 4:53.08

Defending Female Champion: Isabel Elliot | 7:06.36

Defending Age Graded Champion: Lonnie Carpenter | True Time: 5:25.78 | Graded Time: 4:37.73

Defending Age Graded Women's Champion: Roxann Baumfalk-Lee | True Time: 8:22.23 | Graded Time: 5:53.72