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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
2101 W Sim Park Dr, Wichita, Wichita KS
Distance
5K
Typical weather
47–66°F · low rain risk
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2025
56–65°F
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2024
56–89°F
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2023
65–72°F
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2022
49–73°F
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2021
57–73°F
dry
2020
32–49°F
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2019
42–51°F
dry
2018
51–61°F
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2017
48–59°F
dry
2016
53–74°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Race Name: Planet Fitness Wichita's OctoberFit 5/10K
- Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
- Location: 2101 W Sim Park Dr, Wichita, KS
- Website: Race Registration
Community Impact
- Purpose: The OctoberFit 5/10K is PF's way to give back to the community of Wichita.
- Beneficiary: Proceeds will support the local Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas (BGCSCK).
- Goal: Funds raised will benefit the youth of BGCSCK and its outstanding programs.
- Support: Sign up today for a fangtastic race and support our community.
Race Details
- Start/Finish Location: This event will be held one mile west of the Wichita Art Museum along Museum Blvd/West Sim Park Dr at the workout park.
- Parking: Available at 2101 W. Sim Park Dr or the new Botanica parking lot just east of the start/finish line.
- Route: The race will take you along the bike path on the north and south sides of the Arkansas River, past Cowtown, Keeper of the Plains, and Exploration Place.
- Bridge Crossing: A short jog across the "red bridge" returns you to the Start/Finish line.
Schedule
- Arrival Time: Racers can begin to show up at 7:30 am.
- Race Start: The race will kick off at 9:00 am.
- Costume Contest: Takes place from 7:45 am to 8:45 am.
Costume Contest
- Dressing Up: Come dressed in your spookiest attire for our Halloween contest.
- Eligibility: Contest is open to individuals or couples only.
- Prize: The winning individual or couple will receive a $100 gift card.
- Judging: Participants must arrive at the judging area by 8:45 a.m. The winner will be announced after the race.
Racer Benefits
- T-Shirt: All racers will receive an OctoberFit 5K race t-shirt.
- Medal: Participation medals will be awarded to all racers.
- Goodie Bag: Participants will receive a bag filled with goodies.
Packet Pickup
- Dates: Packets will be picked up from Monday, October 20th, to Wednesday, October 22nd.
- Location: At our Planet Fitness Normandie location, 6592 E. Central Ave, Wichita, KS, 67206.
- Race Day: Packets will also be available for pickup the morning of the race.
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