Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Shawnee, Oklahoma
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk taking place on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in the beautiful Shawnee, Oklahoma! This exciting event kicks off at 6:30 AM at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, located at 1899 Gordon Cooper Drive. Participants will embark on a scenic 5K (3.1 miles) course that winds through the picturesque Firelake Golf Course, featuring a mostly flat terrain with some gentle inclines.
For just $40, participants can enjoy a fun-filled morning complete with a custom race medal and an event t-shirtβjust be sure to register by July 18th to guarantee your shirt! The race will be professionally chip-timed, allowing everyone to track their performance with official finish times. Refreshments will be available at the finish line, and an aid station will provide bottled water along the course. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the community, compete for awards, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at the Fireflight Balloon Festival! Remember, online registration closes on August 6th at 11:59 PM, so secure your spot today!
For just $40, participants can enjoy a fun-filled morning complete with a custom race medal and an event t-shirtβjust be sure to register by July 18th to guarantee your shirt! The race will be professionally chip-timed, allowing everyone to track their performance with official finish times. Refreshments will be available at the finish line, and an aid station will provide bottled water along the course. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the community, compete for awards, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere at the Fireflight Balloon Festival! Remember, online registration closes on August 6th at 11:59 PM, so secure your spot today!
Organiser's Description
DATE: Saturday, August 9th
RACE START: 6:30am
LOCATION: Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK
COST: $40 (additional online registration processing fees may apply)
SWAG: All participants will receive a custom race medal and event t-shirt. **RACE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER JULY 18, 2025**
COURSE: The course is on Firelake Golf course and is mostly flat with mild incline/decline at the start and finish.
DISTANCE: 5K (3.1 miles)
RESULTS: All participants will be professionally chip timed and receive an official race finish time. Results will be available on this website and FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival Facebook page within 48 hours of race finish.
REGISTRATION: For the convenience of participants, multiple registration options are available:
. Online with RunSignUp (online registration fees will apply); DEADLINE: August 6th @ 11:59PM
. Race Day registrations will NOT be permitted.
AWARDS:
. Top Overall Male and Female
HOSPITALITY:
. 1st Aid Station with bottled water will be available around the midway point on the course
. Refreshments will be available at the finish line for participants
SAFETY:
. Strollers are not permitted on the course.
. Dogs/animals are not permitted on the course.
. All youth 12 yrs. and under MUST be accompanied by an adult while participating
PACKET PICKUP: For the convenience of participants, (2) packet pickup options are available:
Thursday, August 7th and Friday, August 8th, 11:30am-5:30pm @ Firelake Wellness Center
. _PACKET PU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY_.
REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BUT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO RECEIVE PACKET OR MEDAL IF DESIRED.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR LESLIE COOPER AT [email protected]
RACE START: 6:30am
LOCATION: Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, 1899 Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee OK
COST: $40 (additional online registration processing fees may apply)
SWAG: All participants will receive a custom race medal and event t-shirt. **RACE T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS AFTER JULY 18, 2025**
COURSE: The course is on Firelake Golf course and is mostly flat with mild incline/decline at the start and finish.
DISTANCE: 5K (3.1 miles)
RESULTS: All participants will be professionally chip timed and receive an official race finish time. Results will be available on this website and FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival Facebook page within 48 hours of race finish.
REGISTRATION: For the convenience of participants, multiple registration options are available:
. Online with RunSignUp (online registration fees will apply); DEADLINE: August 6th @ 11:59PM
. Race Day registrations will NOT be permitted.
AWARDS:
. Top Overall Male and Female
HOSPITALITY:
. 1st Aid Station with bottled water will be available around the midway point on the course
. Refreshments will be available at the finish line for participants
SAFETY:
. Strollers are not permitted on the course.
. Dogs/animals are not permitted on the course.
. All youth 12 yrs. and under MUST be accompanied by an adult while participating
PACKET PICKUP: For the convenience of participants, (2) packet pickup options are available:
Thursday, August 7th and Friday, August 8th, 11:30am-5:30pm @ Firelake Wellness Center
. _PACKET PU WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY_.
REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED TO PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER FOR THE EVENT BUT ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND. PLEASE CONTACT RACE DIRECTOR TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO RECEIVE PACKET OR MEDAL IF DESIRED.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR LESLIE COOPER AT [email protected]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt and Finisher Medal
Sat 9th August 2025 (6:30AM CDT)
$43.40
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