Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Place

349 Old Airport Road
Statesville, NC US 28677

Description

Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run!

Stick around after the race and enjoy the festival activities!

This year Carolina BalloonFest celebrates 50 years!

To learn more about the Carolina BalloonFest visit: http://www.carolinaballoonfest.com

This race is not located at the Carolina BalloonFest event area. DO NOT GO TO THE BALLOON FEST RALLY AREA.
Please be sure to use your Maps/GPS to go to:
Statesville Airport (the opposite side of the terminal) at 349 Old Airport Rd, Statesville NC 28677.
There will be signs to help guide you to the lot.

Registration includes a one day pass to the Carolina Balloonfest ($20 value)
We will send additional information about tickets as the race gets closer.

Runners may arrive by 6:45 AM to register and pick up your packet.
We will not be able to check you in before 6:45 AM.

Course

This course is flat and fast!
A unique opportunity to run a 5k on the airport runway all while viewing magnificent colored hot air balloons launching and in flight!

(Permitting weather conditions)

The 5K will be chip timed.

PDF for parking & 5K Run Route

PDF for parking & 1 Mile Fun Run

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

5k Certificates

Age Group certificates will be given to the top Male/Female/Non-Binary participants in each age category.

1 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60+

A finishers medal will be given to all 1 mile fun run participants.

Volunteers Needed

Don't want to run or walk the 5K/Fun Run? We are looking for volunteers to help us on race day to make this a great event!

More information about Race Day volunteer duties will be shared closer to race day. Contact us to volunteer at 704-873-2892.