From the Organizer
Join us at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ Festival for our Smokin' 5K race! The race will be on Saturday, June 13 at 7:30am. The course is a USATF certified course. It will start and finish in High Park, and will run through the city streets of Derby, Ks. There will be awards for the overall female and overall male, and 1st place age group awards, which are sponsored by Supplement Giant! Finisher medals will be given to everyone who crosses the finish line. Participants will also receive a race shirt! Must register by May 25 to guarantee a race shirt.
The Smokin’ 5K is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and get ready to smoke the competition.
NEW this year! The first 50 people who register will be entered into a raffle to win a fire pit!
Pre-Race:
Packet pick-up will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Derby Recreation Center (801 E. Market St. Derby, KS 67037) from 12:00pm-8:00pm at the guest services desk. Please make sure to pick up your packet prior to the race day.
Race Day:
The race is on Saturday, June 13, 2026 and begins at 7:30am.
The start location of the race will be on the North end of High Park between the upper and the lower parking lot section. Road closures will begin at 6:45am so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get to the park and get ready for the race.
We couldn't host this race without the support of our sponsors! Thank you to Edward Jones, Citizens Bank of Kansas and La Hacienda for being a sponsor of this race!
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*Race registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
92°
Low
69°
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
41%
Wind
13 to 17 mph
Host City
About Derby, KS
Population
25,801
as of 2023
Elevation
1,277 ft
Nearest Airport
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 120 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.
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DRC Smokin' 5K?
- DRC Smokin' 5K is a running race held in Derby, Kansas on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DRC Smokin' 5K?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Derby, Kansas at 2801 James Street, Derby, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DRC Smokin' 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DRC Smokin' 5K
Jun 13, 2026