WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 3RD AND DOGWOOD, Wakefield, KS
- Distance
- 10k Road Race · 1 Mile Fun Run
From the Organizer
10K—Race begins on extra wide street and continues on scenic paved highway, mixed with gradual hills and open flat areas across Milford Lake. Aid-station will be at 3 ½ mile mark. Vehicle will follow runners during race for assistance.
1 Mile Fun Run – Race begins on extra wide street and continues on flat area. Small obstacle course will be near the 1/2 mile mark. Water provided at the end of race.
*All races are geared towards all levels of athletes, walkers and runners alike.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00 for all entries by August 28, 2026 for guaranteed Road Race t-shirts. ****CAN VENMO @WAKEFIELDBASH FOR PAYMENT****
AWARDS: Trophies for top three overall finishers 10K Race and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for each age division (not including trophy winners) for 10k. Awards for for top 3 overall finishers for 1 mile race.
RACE PACKETS: Packets can be picked up Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6pm-7pm at the Birthday Bash information booth OR from 6-6:45 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Birthday Bash Information booth.
****50% Proceeds go to Wakefield Birthday Bash general funds, 50% Proceeds go to Wakefield Elementary PTO. COME support our community and our school!
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clay Ctr, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wakefield, KS
Elevation
1,148 ft
Nearest Airport
MHK
Manhattan Regional Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 124 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 3RD AND DOGWOOD, Wakefield, KS
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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 WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN?
- WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN is a running race held in Wakefield, Kansas on August 29, 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 WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Wakefield, Kansas at 3RD AND DOGWOOD, Wakefield, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
WAKEFIELD BIRTHDAY BASH ROAD RACE: 10K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN
Aug 29, 2026