Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Statesville, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Balloon Chasers 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Statesville, Iredell! This exciting event offers participants the chance to dash through scenic routes while being part of a spectacular weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carolina BalloonFest. The race kicks off bright and early, so runners can enjoy the thrill of the run and then immerse themselves in the festivities that follow.
Starting at the Statesville Airport Secondary Lot, located at 349 Old Airport Rd, Statesville, NC, the event promises an unforgettable experience. Registration includes a one-day pass to the Carolina BalloonFest, valued at $20, allowing you to enjoy all the festival activities after the race. Don’t miss out on the exclusive finisher medals for the first 100 pre-registered participants in the 5K and the first 50 in the 1 Mile Fun Run! Make sure to arrive early for registration and packet pickup starting at 6:45 AM. Get ready to chase those balloons and create lasting memories!
Starting at the Statesville Airport Secondary Lot, located at 349 Old Airport Rd, Statesville, NC, the event promises an unforgettable experience. Registration includes a one-day pass to the Carolina BalloonFest, valued at $20, allowing you to enjoy all the festival activities after the race. Don’t miss out on the exclusive finisher medals for the first 100 pre-registered participants in the 5K and the first 50 in the 1 Mile Fun Run! Make sure to arrive early for registration and packet pickup starting at 6:45 AM. Get ready to chase those balloons and create lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
BALLOON CHASERS 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN!
Come early for the run and stay late! 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 SECONDARY LOT 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.
FINISHER MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 100 5K PARTICIPANTS THAT PRE-THAT REGISTERED
FINISHER MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 50 1 MILE FUN PARTICIPANTS THAT PRE-REGISTERED
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.
Come early for the run and stay late! 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 SECONDARY LOT 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.
FINISHER MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 100 5K PARTICIPANTS THAT PRE-THAT REGISTERED
FINISHER MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST 50 1 MILE FUN PARTICIPANTS THAT PRE-REGISTERED
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.
Races
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Balloon Chasers 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Medal & Hat or Huggle
Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
The First 100 5k participants that pre-registered will receive a finishers medal -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Finishers Medal & Hat or Huggle
Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
The first 50 1 mile Fun Run participants that pre-registered will receive a finishers medal
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