Great Balloon Chase
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Oct, 2026 (TBD)
5k, 10k, Half-marathon
Race Information
The Great Balloon Chase gives runners an opportunity to get a bit of extra excitement during their morning morning run. You'll witness hot air balloons from the world’s largest hot air ballooning event take to the sky backdropped against the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande River Valley as you run the course.
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Epic scenery
✅ The "Race-Cation" lifestyle
✅ Sustainable strides
Why settle for a finisher’s medal and a banana in a parking lot when you could run amongst the red rock canyons of Zion National Park, through the majestic landscapes bordering Glacier National Park, or in the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park?
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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