Wichita State Engineering 5K
- Date
- February 27, 2027
- Distance
- Wichita State Student 5K · Community Member 5K · Wichita State Faculty/Staff 5K & more
From the Organizer
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 pm
- John Bardo Center Lobby
- Saturday, February 28th
- 7:30 am-8:45 am
- John 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
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
52°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
20%
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.
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- Race
- Wichita State Engineering 5K
- Date
- February 27, 2027
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- What is the Wichita State Engineering 5K?
- Wichita State Engineering 5K is a running race held in Wichita, Kansas on February 27, 2027. 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 Wichita State Engineering 5K?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027 in Wichita, Kansas at 1800 Innovation Blvd, Wichita, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Wichita State Engineering 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Wichita State Engineering 5K
Feb 27, 2027