Alpha Run - Wichita 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bel Aire, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile + Breakfast | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Alpha Combo (Run both 1-mile and 5k) + Breakfast | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $60 | – |
| Indoor Breakfast Only | – | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $15 | – |
| 200 Meter Kids' Run + Breakfast | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $15 | – |
| 5k + Breakfast | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:15 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile + Breakfast: $30 until Nov 7.
- Alpha Combo (Run both 1-mile and 5k) + Breakfast: $60 until Nov 7.
- Indoor Breakfast Only and 200 Meter Kids' Run + Breakfast: $15 until Nov 7.
- 5k + Breakfast: $45 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about 94 percent above a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Kansas runs 37:50, about 12:11 a mile, based on 124 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:00 and men in 32:55.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 1-Mile + Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5500 E. 45th St, Bel Aire, KS 67220
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5500 E. 45th St, Bel Aire, KS 67220Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Alpha Run - Wichita?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kansas?
- At $60, entry is about 94 percent above a typical 5K in Kansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5500 E. 45th St, Bel Aire, KS 67220.
From the organizers
The Alpha Run is a fundraising event to support the construction of the new “Alpha Building” at Sunrise Christian Academy. The Alpha Building will be constructed in phases and will include a theater, a gymnasium, and a tornado shelter to serve both our school and community. This exciting new building will showcase our students’ God-given gifts. The Alpha Run includes a 5k race, 1-mile fun run, 200-meter race for the littles, an indoor pancake breakfast, and other activities designed to bring together students, families, and the community. The event will raise funds for the Alpha Building, while promoting local businesses, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and strengthening community connections.