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

📅 October 3, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Albuquerque · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 4, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13.1 mi6.2 mi3.1 mi

About

The Great Balloon Chase 1/2 Marathon ,10 & 5K in Albuquerque offers a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 10K and a 5K on October 3, 2027, against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley in New Mexico.

Runners can take in the sight of hot-air balloons during a major ballooning event while they race, which makes for a truly unique and memorable experience (balloon flights depend on the weather). The half marathon starts at 7 a.m., the 10K Run at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m.

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