Beginning July 1, 2025, paid parking will be enforced throughout downtown Wichita from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Parking is free outside of these hours, except during designated “Event Parking” times.

Ways to Pay: Payment options vary by location and include coins at meters, cash or card at kiosks, and digital/mobile payments. Visit ParkWichita.com for complete details.

Rates: (Unless “Event Parking” rates apply)

• $1 per hour
• $5 daily for public parking lots
• $10 daily for public parking structures
• Monthly rates may be available for public surface lots and public garages, depending on availability.

Where to park:

Maps | Get Around | Downtown Wichita

Packet Pickup will be held on Friday, November 21 from 3pm-6pm at Century II Expo Hall. If you live outside of the Wichita area, you can pick up your packet and t-shirt on Saturday, November 22 starting at 7am at Century II.

The course for a 5K is 3.1 miles. We will run/walk on roads, not sidwalks, and the course will be closed to traffic.

For safety, all furry friends are not allowed on the course or at the event, so please leave all pets at home on 5K day! All pets will be asked to return to the pet owner's vehicle if spotted at the event.

There will be one aid station on the course. Please bring water for spectators. Runners are also encouraged to bring water bottles along on the course. Additional water will be available at the finish line for the runners only.

As a reminder, this is a fun, celebratory event for our participants and not a competitive race. While our fastest 5K participants will complete the course in 25 minutes, most cross the finish line in 30-50 minutes. Everyone who participates is encouraged to walk, roll, push, run or skip at their happy pace!

First, we understand that life happens, and circumstances might make it impossible to attend.

We strongly encourage that all participants attend and complete the 5K, as it is the goal that teams are preparing for all season long! It’s the ultimate opportunity to build confidence through accomplishment. Remember, this is the first 5K event for many – including coaches, participants, friends and family members. We are in it together!

For safety reasons, every participant must wear a race bib (provided by the council). Our council ensures every participant has a running buddy, and only critical 5K volunteers have access to confidential information.

To ensure every participant crosses the finish line, we monitor the course and conduct head counts. Our council has a safety plan in place, which trains staff and volunteers on how to respond during an emergency or incident.

Yes. Girls on the Run 5K events are for everyone! All participants can walk, run, push or roll safely and at their own happy pace. Designated parking spots are available.

A Running Buddy is an individual designated by the council or by the parent/guardian to complete the 5K alongside a program participant during the 5K event, for the entire duration of the course.

Yes! This is encouraged! This is a great way to accomplish a goal together. 

Absolutely! Every registered participant who completes the 5K will receive a medal, t-shirt, swag bag, and snacks at finish line. 

Yes! Family, friends and community members outside of our program can participate in the event, but must register.

Yes. All 5K registration forms include liability waivers.

Yes! Our Council is selling merchandise to support our program! Be sure to look for our merchandise booth/tent to commemorate this memorable event.

Yes! As this is the highlight of the season, there will be face painting, water stations, happy hair stations and more! Of course, we’ll have merchandise for sale, too!

Yes! The earlier you register for the 5K, the less you will pay. See our fee schedule above!