When does the Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon sell out?

Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon

Q: How hard is the Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon Marathon?

Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon is a Marathon on a road course in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon?

Race-day weather in Albuquerque can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 7:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

October 4, 2026

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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About the Race

🎈 The Great Balloon Chase Rise to the Run! A destination race celebrating the magic of hot air balloons and the thrill of running 🎉 10th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉 The first 1,000 registrants will receive an exclusive commemorative jacket! RaceNM proudly presents the Great Balloon Chase—available in a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Get ready for the most breathtaking run of your life! Witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of hot air balloons from the world's largest balloon...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Great Balloon Chase 5K, 10K & 1/2 Marathon Marathon?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.