Balloons Over 66 5K

  • Date Sat 23rd August 2025
  • Time 8:00AM CDT
  • Location Lincoln, Illinois
  • Price $12.10 - $33.30
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Balloons Over 66 5K on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Lincoln, Logan! This vibrant event promises a fun-filled morning where participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run with friends and family. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, and runners will be chip-timed, ensuring accurate results as they cross the starting line. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a stylish event shirt by registering before August 2nd!

The race course features a water stop on Home Avenue and concludes with a celebratory gathering at Spirited Republic, where top runners will be announced at 9:00 AM. All finishers will be eligible for a refreshing beverage, with participation medals awarded to the first 75 to cross the finish line. For the little ones, there will be kid races held at the Lincoln Community High School Track, offering 100m races for ages 1-3, where parents can join in. Secure your spot today and get ready for a memorable day full of community spirit and healthy competition!

Organiser's Description

2025 BALLOONS OVER 66 5K REGISTRATION

Enjoy a morning 5K run with your friends and family.

**RACE BEGINS AT 8:00AM**

REGISTRATION:

Participants must register online in advance. No registration at pick-up or on race day will be available.

Anyone not registered for the race and included in the limited head count, including family members, will not be permitted in the registration area. The introduction of additional people will put us over the maximum allowable number of attendees

Participants must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

***REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 2ND TO RECEIVE A SHIRT.***

Race bib and t-shirt pickup will be from **7:30am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) August 23, 2025.

COURSE:

Participants will cross timing equipment at the start line. Once you cross the timing equipment, your time will automatically start.

It is your responsibility to know the course, and run it safely. You can find our race route on our website (lincolnparkdistrict.com) or on our Facebook page.

* This run will be a chip timed run by Kinetic Timing.
* There will be one water stop on Home Avenue.
* All finishers* will be eligible for a beverage (bottled water or beer at Spirited Republic) *must show race bib to receive a beverage. Must be age 21 and provide ID for alcoholic beverage
* Top Runners will be announced inside Spirited Republic at 9:00am.

**PARTICIPATION MEDALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 75 THAT CROSS THE FINISH LINE**

KID RACES

Registration

Participants must register online in advance. No registration at pick-up or on race day will be available.

Participants must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

*Only the 100m (ages 1-3 years of age) may have up to 1 parent run with them for the race

***Register before August 2nd to receive a shirt.***

T-shirt pickup will be from **7:30am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) and

**10:00am-10:25am at Lincoln Community High School Track August 23, 2025.

COURSE:

Kid races will take place at the Lincoln Community High School Track. You will find flags with the distance your child will be running for you to line up 10 minutes prior to start time.

**Participation medals will be available for the first 75 that cross the finish line**

HTTPS://LINCOLNPARKDISTRICT.COM/RUN-HOG-WILD-5K/ [https://lincolnparkdistrict.com/run-hog-wild-5k/]

Races

  • Balloons Over 66 5K

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $33.30

  • Kid Races Ages 1-3 Years

    Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (10:30AM CDT)

    $12.10

    This event is for ages 1-3 years old. The kid races will take place at the Lincoln Community High School track. The different age groups will have different start times, each participant will receive a shirt, finisher medal, and snack. Ages 1-3 years= 100m Ages 4-6years= 200m Ages 7-9 years 300m Races will start at 10:30am
  • Kid Races Ages 4-6 Years

    Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (10:50AM CDT)

    $12.10

    This event is for ages 4-6 years old. The kid races will take place at the Lincoln Community High School track. The different age groups will have different start times, each participant will receive a shirt, finisher medal, and snack. Ages 1-3 years= 100m Ages 4-6years= 200m Ages 7-9 years 300m Races will start at 10:50am
  • Kid Races Ages 7-9 Years

    Incl. $2.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 23rd August 2025 (11:10AM CDT)

    $12.10

    This event is for ages 7-9 years old. The kid races will take place at the Lincoln Community High School track. The different age groups will have different start times, each participant will receive a shirt, finisher medal, and snack. Ages 1-3 years= 100m Ages 4-6years= 200m Ages 7-9 years 300m Races will start at 11:10am

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Location

1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, 62656, IL, United States

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