Great Balloon Chase 1/2 Marathon
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Great Balloon Chase - RaceNM
RaceNM presents the Great Balloon Chase, a road running event in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event offers three distance options: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. Runners pass through areas framed by the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River Valley.
The race is staged to coincide with a ballooning event; during the course participants run as hot air balloons ascend nearby. The setting includes open views of the balloon ascents and the surrounding valley landscape.
Distances offered:
- 1/2 Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Past editions have been held in multiple years and results and photos have been recorded for earlier events. An edition is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026. The organizer is RaceNM, a New Mexico grassroots running organization based in Albuquerque.
The description focuses on observable details: the race distances, the local geography, the presence of hot air balloons during the event, and the organizing group. Specific start or finish times and entry procedures are not included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
