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Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Monday, October 5, 2026 · New Jersey

Great Balloon Chase

A half, 10K and 5K timed for the morning the hot-air balloons of Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta lift off over the North Valley.

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Novelty course · Albuquerque, NM

Great Balloon Chase is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sun, Oct 4, 2026; next date TBA
Start 8:00 AM (5K)
Sunday of Balloon Fiesta week (early October)
Where
Los Poblanos Fields Open Space
6000-6018 Los Poblanos Field Trails
Albuquerque, NM 87107 · Bernalillo
Directions
Entry
Half $135–$145; 10K $95–$105; 5K $85–$95 (kids 5–12 $45)
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Organized by
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What to expect

  • hot air balloons
  • Balloon Fiesta
  • sunrise
  • Rio Grande valley
  • Sandia Mountains

2026 Confirmed

Sunday, October 4, 2026

  • Sun, Oct 4, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

Courses start and finish at Los Poblanos Fields Open Space during Fiesta week, with views toward the Sandias. Organizers note balloon flights depend on weather and the race is not affiliated with the Fiesta itself.

The run

Distances
Half marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk
Occasion
Balloon Fiesta week
Season
Fall

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.