Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- OctoberFit Races 5K · OctoberFit 10K · OctoberFit Virtual 5K/10K
From the Organizer
Planet Fitness Wichita's OctoberFit 5/10K is a spooktacular event! The OctoberFit 5/10K race is PF's way to give back to the community of Wichita by partnering with the local Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas. Proceeds raised through our OctoberFit campaign will benefit the youth of BGCSCK and the outstanding programs they provide! Sign up today for a fangtastic race and support our community.
START/FINISH LOCATION:
2101 W Sim Park Dr, Wichita. This is one mile west of the Wichita Art Museum, along Museum Blvd/West Sim Park Dr, at the workout park. Parking is available at 2101 W. Sim Park Dr or the new Botanica parking lot just east of the start/finish line. Both 5K/10K race course maps are available below. All races will return to the Start/Finish line. Our course will be well-marked and include guides.
When: Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
Time: Racers can begin to show up at 7:30 am.
Trot of The Lil Pumpkins: 8:50 am
10K Race starts: 9:00 am
5K Race starts: 9:10 am
Costume Contest: Starts at 7:45 am to 8:45 am. Come dressed up in your spookiest attire for our Halloween contest. The costume contest is open to individuals or couples only. The winning individual or couple will receive a $150 gift card. To participate, you must have gone to the judging area by 8:45 a.m. The winner (s) will be announced after the race.
All Racers will receive an OctoberFit race t-shirt, a participation medal, and goodie bag.
Packet Pickup: Packets will be picked up from Monday, October 20th, to Thursday, October 23rd, at our Planet Fitness Normandie location, 6592 E. Central Ave, Wichita, KS, 67206.
Packets will also be available for pick up the morning of the race.
5K Race Winners Overall:
1st: $150 GC
2nd: $75 GC
3rd: $25 GC
10K Race Winner Overall:
1st: $150 GC
2nd: $75 GC
3rd: $25 GC
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
67°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wichita Wx, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wichita, KS
Population
396,488
as of 2023
Elevation
1,303 ft
Nearest Airport
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K?
- Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K is a running race held in Wichita, Kansas on October 24, 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 Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas at 2101 W Sim Park Dr, Wichita, Wichita, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Planet Fitness Wichita OctoberFit Races 5K/10K
Oct 24, 2026