Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 1007 Hwy T15, Pella, IA
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 10k Run
From the Organizer
5k & 10k FUNdraiser Run for Knoxville, Pella, and Pella Christian Cross Country Teams. Held in conjunction with Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest on Saturday July 12th 2025. Each runner will receive a running t-shirt if registered by June 20th. Race day walk-ins are welcome.
NOTE:
🏅 10K Race – Open to all runners
🎽 5K Fun Run/Walk – A laid-back, family-friendly option for participants of all ages.
Packet pick up available the day of the race starting at 7:00 A.M.
Race day walk-ups cut off is 7:45 A.M.
Registration is $25 until 7/10/26 8:00 PM. Day of registration $30
For groups of 4 or more: $20/person until 7/10/26 8:00 PM. Day of registration $25/person
*Please note: no refunds of race fees. Your signature verifies you are entering this event at your own risk & you give permission to use your name and pictures in any promotion, broadcast or print media account of this event.
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pella, IA
Population
10,624
as of 2023
Elevation
888 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 39 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k?
- Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k is a running race held in Pella, Iowa on July 11, 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 Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Pella, Iowa at 1007 Hwy T15, Pella, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Red Rock Balloon Fest 5k/10k
Jul 11, 2026