Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk
From the Organizer
DATE: Saturday, August 8th
RACE START: 6:30am. *Course support will only be available until 8:00am. ANY participant still on the course at 8:00am will be escorted off by golf carts and taken to the finish line.*
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 22, 2026**
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 4th @ 5:00PM
· 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 6th from 10:00am-6:00pm and Friday, August 7th from 10:00am-5:00pm @ 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 lcooper@potawatomi.org
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
94°
Typical Low
72°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shawnee 3nnw Mesonet, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shawnee, OK
Population
31,511
as of 2023
Elevation
1,058 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk?
- Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Shawnee, Oklahoma on August 8, 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 Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at 1899 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026