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The Wichita Mile

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Wichita, KS
2000 Sim Park Drive, 67203
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Test your speed on a USATF certified mile course, with wave starts by pace and a quirky "Summer Switch Up" event.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Wichita Mile offers a series of USATF certified 1-mile races designed to help runners achieve their fastest mile. Events feature wave starts, grouping participants by estimated pace to encourage personal bests without crowded courses. This series welcomes a range of runners, from high school athletes seeking time trials to friends competing for bragging rights, and those benchmarking fitness. A unique "Summer Switch Up" event introduces a different gimmick each year, such as racing in weight classes, adding a distinctive twist to the challenge.

What to expect

  • A USATF certified 1-mile road race, or potentially on a track for the spring event.
  • Wave starts organized by estimated pace to help you achieve a personal best.
  • The "Summer Switch Up" features a unique annual gimmick, like racing in weight classes.
  • Custom giveaway items such as stocking caps or socks.

Standout details

  • USATF certified 1-mile course
  • Wave starts by estimated pace
  • "Summer Switch Up" with unique gimmicks
  • Custom giveaway items

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jun 6, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 29, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 29, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 AM CDT

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 AM CST · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 29, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes Nov 13, 2026, 6:59 AM CST

+ 1 more option
  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jan 24, 8:00 AM CST · From $107.00

    Opens Oct 28, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT · Closes Jan 23, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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.

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