Venue / Directions / Parking
Course Video: A preview of what the race course looks like can be viewed here.
Spectator Viewing: Races will take place from just north of Lincoln Street Bridge to 1st Street Bridge. Spectators will be allowed on the west bank of the river.
PLEASE NOTE for 2024: Parking will be limited and traffic altered between 7 am-12 pm due to the Prairie Fire Half Marathon. For road closures please visit: wichitasports.com/prairie-fire-marathon/spring-races/runner-information/traffic-control/. Wichita Police Department officers will be stationed at all major intersections, and volunteers will be in the neighborhoods. In many areas, only one side of the road will be blocked off for a running lane.
The closest parking lot to the finish line is a paid lot on 1st and Waco. There are also free lots at 515 N Main and 605 S Wichita which will be between the 1000-1500m marks. Here is a link to a map of parking lots in the downtown area: downtownwichita.org/get-around
River Vista Boathouse: The top floor of the parking garage is open to the public prior. Access this area by using the ramp on the North West side of the parking garage.
Trailers will be parked in the North bound lane of McLean between Douglas and 1st Street. These spots are blocked for trailers only
Bus Parking:
Buses are asked to park in the south bound spots on McLean if staying at the regatta site.
More details regarding trailers will be discussed in the Coaches/Coxswain Meeting.
Heskett Center: When on WSU campus vehicles must park in lots with yellow, green, or yellow and green striped signage. Lots with red signs are reserved 24/7. Click here for more about campus parking.
