Balloons Over 66 5K
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A chip-timed 5K for friends and family, featuring post-race beverages and fun kid races, all within the Balloons Over 66 event.
- Fun
- Competitive
Fun
CompetitiveGreat for
- School & Youth Teams
School & Youth TeamsJoin friends and family for the Balloons Over 66 5K in Lincoln, IL. This chip-timed morning run offers a welcoming atmosphere for all, culminating with a refreshing beverage at Spirited Republic. Younger runners can also join the fun with dedicated kid races, making it a delightful event for the whole family. Register early to secure your race shirt and participation medal.
What to expect
- Run a chip-timed 5K with one water stop.
From the organizer
2026 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.
• 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 **7:20am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) August 29, 2026.
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 3rd to receive a shirt.***
T-shirt pickup will be from **7:20am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) and
**9:20am-9:45am at Lincoln Community High School Track August 23, 2025.
Chip Timed
Medal