
From the Organizer
Come join in the celebration of the Capital City's Mexican culture and traditions! This is Topeka's longest-running 5K Run/Walk that started in 1977 by Paul Griego. The Topeka Fiesta 5K will be held on June 27, 2026 at the Oakland Community Center (801 NE Poplar Street). Trophies awarded for first and second place overall male and female winners. Medals awarded for top 3 finishers for male and females in each age category starting at 11 and above proceeding in 5 year increments to include over age 70. Trophies awarded in Masters age 70 and above to first place male and female winners! Children 10 and under are FREE! Learn more about all of this year's Topeka Fiesta festivities online at https://fiestatopeka.com/activities/ This is a Rain or Shine event - No Refunds!
Please register children 10 and under in separate event labeled, Fiesta Topeka 5K -- Age 10 and under.
Paper registration and T-shirt pickup are available at packet pick up on Friday, June 26, 2026 @ the Oakland Community Center and on Race Day.
Medal pick up available on Race Day only, NO exceptions. Items are not able to be mailed.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Topeka - Nws, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
126,103
as of 2023
Elevation
945 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 52 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 56 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Fiesta Topeka 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Fiesta Topeka 5K
Jun 27, 2026