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Wichita's sports nonprofit β€” hosting events that connect and celebrate our community.
πŸƒ Prairie Fire Race Series
πŸ¦ƒ Turkey Trot
πŸ† Corporate Challenge
🎀 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet
πŸ₯‡ Buster Posey Award Owners

09/18/2026

From North High to the Heisman to the NFL record books, Barry Sanders' story started right here in the 316. Now, alongside the Sanders family, Wichita is building the Barry Sanders Football Complex at Dr. Glen Dey Park, a first-class home for the next generation of Wichita athletes!

A legacy, built right here at home. πŸ’™

What do you think, Wichita?

πŸ‘‰ wichita.gov/footballcomplex

In this issue of our newsletter, we remember Jim Kobbe, a beloved figure in Wichita sports, and highlight upcoming event...
09/17/2026

In this issue of our newsletter, we remember Jim Kobbe, a beloved figure in Wichita sports, and highlight upcoming events including the upcoming Prairie Fire Marathon, our need for volunteers, and great sports events coming to the 316.

You won't want to miss it! ⬇️

https://conta.cc/3VhrZR0

Happy Trails, Windy! After years of pumping up crowds at Equity Bank Park, Windy the Wind Surge mascot has officially hu...
09/15/2026

Happy Trails, Windy!

After years of pumping up crowds at Equity Bank Park, Windy the Wind Surge mascot has officially hung up his cleats! As Wichita's Double-A club prepares to become the Wichita Turbo Tubs next season, we couldn't let Windy's last homestand pass without a proper send-off.

Thanks for the high-fives, the dugout dance-offs, and years of making Wichita baseball a little more fun, Windy.

Enjoy the retirement, you've earned it!

Wichita Wind Surge

09/15/2026

You don't have to run 26.2 miles to be part of the biggest race weekend in Wichita! πŸ”₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

The Prairie Fire Marathon (Sunday, Oct 11) needs 600 volunteers to make race day happen, and it's not a small job, we're talking 2,700+ hours of support across the marathon, half, and both 5Ks.

Volunteers ARE the atmosphere. You're the reason runners cross that finish line inside Equity Bank Park with a smile, and the reason they book their flight back to Wichita next year. No experience needed, just show up ready to cheer, hand out water, or point people in the right direction! 😁

This is downtown Wichita on full display. You see beautiful sunrise starts, the river path, historic streets, and a finish line on third base. Come be a part of it. πŸ’ͺ

πŸ‘‰ Sign up through race week at: https://wichitasports.com/events/prairie-fire-race-series/

Congratulations to Nick Taylor, a Wichita native and longtime member of the Wichita State University tennis program, on ...
09/14/2026

Congratulations to Nick Taylor, a Wichita native and longtime member of the Wichita State University tennis program, on his induction into the inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Hall of Champions at the US Open!

Taylor's career includes 27 singles titles, 120 doubles titles, and three consecutive Paralympic gold medals in quad doubles alongside partner David Wagner. Beyond his playing career, Taylor co-founded Wichita Adaptive Sports and has mentored the next generation of local athletes, including current top-ranked American Casey Ratzlaff.

This is exactly the kind of homegrown athletic excellence the Wichita Sports Commission is proud to champion! Nick is a great example of why we value our partnership with the Wichita State University Sport Management program in developing talent both on and off the court!

09/14/2026

Kudos to Jayven and Weston, what a show of respect!

We lost a legend of Wichita sports last week. πŸ’™Jim Kobbe, longtime KWCH and KSN sports anchor, Kansas Baseball Hall of F...
09/14/2026

We lost a legend of Wichita sports last week. πŸ’™

Jim Kobbe, longtime KWCH and KSN sports anchor, Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame stalwart, and our dear friend, served as emcee for last year's Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, bringing the same warmth, wit, and storytelling that Wichita sports fans loved for decades.

Jim spent his career making other people's stories matter. He was generous with his time, humble about his own legacy, and passionate to the very end about preserving the history of the games we love.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire Wichita sports community during this time. We will miss you, Jim!

09/10/2026

🌻 Sunflower Showdown weekend is BACK 🌻

Purple or crimson and blue, the Governor's Cup is on the line, and Bill Snyder Family Stadium is the place to be!

Join the Wichita Sports Commission & Village Travel for an all-inclusive charter trip to K-State vs. KU!

What's included:

🎟️ Game admission + exclusive access to Touchdown Terrace (elevated seating, South endzone)
πŸŽ‰ Tailgating starts 2 hrs before kickoff
πŸ” Buffets + in-game food & drink through the end of the 3rd quarter (cash bar available)
🚍 Round-trip charter coach from Wichita, with snacks & drinks on board
πŸ“ Pickup from a secured Wichita location (details emailed closer to game day)

πŸ“… Game Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
πŸ“… Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Kickoff time + bus departure announced mid-October (buses leave ~4 hrs before kickoff)

Spots are filling up quick, so make sure to lock in your seat before the deadline! 🌻🏈

Link to register:
https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/sunflowershowdown

🚦 Turn Volunteering Into Fundraising, Join Our Course Crew! 🚦The Fall Prairie Fire Marathon is October 11, and our bigge...
09/04/2026

🚦 Turn Volunteering Into Fundraising, Join Our Course Crew! 🚦

The Fall Prairie Fire Marathon is October 11, and our biggest volunteer need is Course Crew, and it's a great opportunity for your group to raise money while giving back to our great community!

The job: Post up along the race course, help keep runners safe from traffic, and of course, cheer them on! That's it. No experience needed (16+), just show up with the energy our runners need to keep them going!

The fundraiser: Bring a group of 10+ volunteers, and we'll donate $10 per volunteer directly to your organization. The more you bring, the more you raise.

Who's eligible: Churches, schools, scouts, nonprofits, rescue orgs, JROTC β€” if your group can rally 10+ people, you qualify! Feel free to message us for more information.

πŸ“ Sign up your group, have them register individually below: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/KS/Wichita/FallPrairieFireMarathon

Know a group that could use some easy fundraising? Tag them below. πŸ‘‡

From a historic vote to kickoff: Girls high school flag football is officially LIVE in Kansas!We still remember the incr...
09/04/2026

From a historic vote to kickoff: Girls high school flag football is officially LIVE in Kansas!

We still remember the incredible momentum from that initial vote, sparked by critical conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2024 and built through our collaborative stakeholder symposium. Today, that vision is a reality on the field.

The inaugural sanctioned season is officially underway, and seeing the next generation of female athletes make history this month is exactly why we do what we do. A massive thank you to the Chiefs, the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), and our local school districts for being tireless champions for this sport.

This isn't just a win for the record books; it’s a massive win for young women and youth sports across the state. We are incredibly proud of our role in this journey and can't wait to watch these athletes continue to dominate the field all season long. πŸ™Œ

Let's play football! 🏈✨

πŸ“Έ: Scott Paske/KSHSAA Covered

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250 W Douglas Avenue Ste. 101
Wichita, KS
67202

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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