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Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K

It's time to take your run on an epic adventure. Soaring hot air balloons pave the way to your amazing day to run one of four races! Sign up for the half marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K. All participants in each distance will receive a dazzling commemorative finisher medals featuring 8 hot air balloons! All participants receive two tickets to the InTouch Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival plus parking on race day. Don't let this opportunity fly by, register today!
For those of you who are more daring, check out the Sky High Challenge or the Elevate Challenge! The Sky High Challenge includes the 5K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday. The Elevate Challenge includes the 5K on Saturday and the 10K on Sunday. Both of these events also receive a bonus finisher medal.

Registration is Open! Click Here to Sign-Up!

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Race Dates

Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 5K and 1K

  • 7:30 AM 5K Run / Walk Start
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast provided to Race Participants
  • 9:00 AM 1K Fun Run / Walk Start
  • 9:30 AM 5K Awards Ceremony

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - Half Marathon and 10K

  • 7:00 AM Half Marathon & 10K Start
  • 8:00 AM Breakfast, presented by Central Market, is provided to Race Participants.
  • 9:30 AM Half Marathon Awards Ceremony

Registration Fees

Sky-High Challenge

Interested in running both days? Register for the 5K and Half Marathon.
Includes a Bonus Medal!
$100.00 - Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$115.00 - General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$130.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$150.00 - September Race Registration

Elevate challenge

Interested in running both days? Register for the 5K and 10K.
Includes a Bonus Medal!
$65.00 - Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$75.00 - General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$85.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$95.00 - September Race Registration
$45.00 - Youth 12 & Under

HALF MARATHON

$ 75.00 - Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$ 85.00 - General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$ 95.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$110.00 - September Race Registration

10K

$40.00 - Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$45.00 - General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$50.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$55.00 - September Race Registration
$30.00 - Youth 12 & Under

5K Run/Walk

$30.00 - Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$35.00 - General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$40.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$45.00 - September Race Registration
$20.00 - Youth 12 & Under

1K Fun Run/Walk

$30.00 – Early Registration (Paid by 3/31)
$35.00 – General Registration I (Paid by 6/30)
$40.00 - General Registration II (Paid by 8/31)
$45.00 – September Race Registration
$20.00 – Youth 12 & Under

REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN PERSON AT PACKET PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY AT THE FESTIVAL. ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ONLINE.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE SKY HIGH CHALLENGE, ELEVATE CHALLENGE, 5K AND 1K RACES CLOSES AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST (BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND COULD SELL OUT).
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE HALF MARATHON AND 10K CLOSES AT 12:00 NOON ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND (BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND COULD SELL OUT).
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
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Run Sponsors

InTouch Credit Union
Central Market
GoGo SqueeZ
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Camp Gladiator

Course Maps

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Half Marathon Route
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10K Route
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5K Route

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS FOR RUNNERS

Special Packages available to Runners. Hotel Shuttle provided to Festival for runners staying on property

Courtyard Dallas/Plano/Richardson - $89 nightly night valid until 8/31
1805 East President George Bush Highway
Plano, Texas 75074
972-516-2949
Hotel Website - Get Directions

Residence Inn Dallas/Plano/Richardson - $99 nightly rate valid until 8/31
1705 East President George Bush Highway
Plano, Texas 75074
972-424-9101
Hotel Website - Get Directions

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Packet Pick Up Information

YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR PACKET IN ADVANCE. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.

A friend or family member may pick up your packet for you.

Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, 9/15 and Sunday, 9/16
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Academy Sports & Outdoors
4045 N. Central Expressway
Plano, TX 75023

packet pickup - race week

Thursday, 9/20 - 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday, 9/21 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, 9/22 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Plano Event Center | Spring Glade Room (east side of building)
2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074

Mail Packet Option

You may select to have your race packet mailed to you during registration for an additional fee of $20. The deadline to register and include this feature is August 31, 2018, there are no exceptions.
Packets will be mailed to the address you used during registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Run Course Limit - The time limit is 3 ½ hours, finishers after that time will be required to run/walk on the sidewalk and will have to wait for traffic, the finish line however will remain open until the last finisher crosses it.
Are dogs and strollers allowed?
Yes, on the 1K and 5K courses, but not on the half marathon / 10K course.
Is there a minimum age requirement to run the half marathon? Although there is no official minimum age requirement for the half marathon, we recommend all half marathon participants be at least 12 years old on race day. All participants under 18 must have the event waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Is the run course certified? Yes, the half marathon, 10K and 5K courses are USATF certified. The half marathon certification number is TX13141ETM , the 10K certification number is TX18048LAB and the 5K certification number is TX13144ETM.
Are there mile markers, hydration stations and restrooms along the course?
Yes, the mile markers and hydration stations are marked on the course maps.
Restrooms are located at the start and finish line and every 2 - 3 miles along the course.
Can a friend or family member pick up my packet?
Yes, all they need to know is the first and last name you used to register.
What time is the award ceremony? The award ceremony starts at 9:30am on the stage in the Runners' Village on both days.
Can I register a group? Yes, we offer discounts if you have ten or more adults.
Please contact On Your Left! Marketing and Events for more details - info@oylmarketing.com
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Additional FAQ's

Want to WIN a ride in a Hot-air Balloon?

Hot Air Balloon Ride Prize Terms and Conditions

On Friday, September 14th, a winner will be selected to ride in a hot air balloon and announced on Facebook. All registered participants for the 2018 Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or 1K are automatically entered into the random prize drawing.

This is a rain or shine event with no cash value for the hot-air balloon ride. Flights are Friday, September 21st at 7:00 AM weather permitting. (No make-up rides available)

Flight is good for one (1) winner selected from all entries.

Passengers must be over 18 and in good health. If you are pregnant, recently released from the hospital, have current broken bones or casts, you will not be able to qualify for this ride. Riders are accepted at the discretion of the pilot. All passengers will be required to sign a release waiver form provided by the festival.

No purchase necessary, purchasing does not improve your overall chances of winning. For an alternate entry, email info@oylmarketing.com with subject line "Plano Balloon Festival Hot-Air Balloon Giveaway".
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Our Mission
The Plano Balloon Festival Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 agency that is dedicated to educating attendees about hot air ballooning and producing a family oriented, high quality event that offers other local non-profits an opportunity to assist in the operations of the Festival. Our objective is to offer the participating non-profit agencies an opportunity to raise funds and awareness of their programs and services...
thus enhancing the quality of life for all of us.
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