Paris Balloon & Music Festival 5K
Paris Balloon & Music Festival 5K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Paris, TX, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Paris Balloon and Music Association (501c3) is composed of volunteer board members that are committed to the enrichment of the arts in our community through artistic events, scholarships and benefits. We hope you will join with us in planning an exciting family event for Paris and Lamar County.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Paris Balloon and Music Festival 5k run/walk on September 12, 2026. This is an exciting new addition to the overall festival. The festival and run both benefit the Paris Balloon & Music Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching our community’s arts through artistic events, scholarships, and benefits. A special thank you to our race sponsor, Physical Therapy Clinic of Paris!
Learn more at parisballoonandmusicfestival.com
T-Shirt Guarantee: Register by September 1, 2026 to guarantee your race T-shirt. Registrations received after September 1 are not guaranteed a shirt and will be subject to availability.
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
90°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Paris, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paris, TX
Population
24,678
as of 2023
City Elevation
585 ft
Nearest Airport
TXK
Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) · 90 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 95 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.
Race Location
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59
Days to train
- Race
- Paris Balloon & Music Festival 5K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX
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Paris Balloon & Music Festival 5K
Sep 12, 2026