Balloons Over 66 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL
- Distance
- Balloons Over 66 5K · Kid Races ages 1-3 years · Kid Races ages 4-6 years & more
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.
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.
Each age group is asked to be at their start line and we will announce each age group separately for the start of their race.
**Participation medals will be available for the first 75 that cross the finish line**
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lincoln, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lincoln, IL
Population
13,406
as of 2023
Elevation
588 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Balloons Over 66 5K?
- Balloons Over 66 5K is a running race held in Lincoln, Illinois on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Balloons Over 66 5K?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Lincoln, Illinois at 1400 Primm Road, Lincoln, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Balloons Over 66 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Balloons Over 66 5K
Aug 29, 2026