Wichita State Engineering 5K - Wichita State Faculty/Staff 5K
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
WELCOME Grab your lucky shoes and join us for the 6th 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 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 pmJohn Bardo Center Lobby Saturday, February 28th 7:30 am-8:45 amJohn Bardo Center Lobby Directions: To the John Bardo Center: Google Maps 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: 2026 Race Results 2025 Race Results 2024 Race Results
Typical conditions
For events around February 2027 in Wichita, KS, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Wichita, KS, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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