We are REALLY Into RUNNING this year and running registration is officially launched for the 2021 Plano Balloon Festival Races! All races will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2021 and feature distances of a 10K, 5K, 1K and Elevate Challenge (10K & 5K)!

All runners receive dazzling commemorative finisher medals. Kids age 12 and under in the 1K receive a super custom cape, and all runners age 13 and up in the 10K and/or 5K and 1K receive a gender specific, short sleeve, dry fit style race shirt. 

Are you a participant who needs and wants a little extra? The Elevate Challenge includes both the 10K and 5K on Sunday and runners get an extra finisher medal, for a total of three medals!

As in year’s past, race participants also receive free admission to the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run on race day morning, as well as complimentary parking.  In addition, each participant will receive one additional admission to the festival that is good for race day morning only.

Each distance has a unique start time.  The 10K starts at 7:00 a.m, 5K starts at 9:00 a.m., and the 1K starts at 10:30a.m. The packet pick up schedule to be announced soon but there is no race day packet pick-up.

Follow #PBFRACES on Facebook and Instagram for updates, motivation, pictures and more! The official 2021 hashtag is #ReallyIntoRunning and we will track to share and repost. Click HERE for a list of the frequently asked questions and more race related information.

ELEVATE CHALLENGE – 5K & 10K

Start Time: 7:00am End Time: 10:00am
Registration: Registration Opens June 7, 2021 at 3:00pm
Price: $65.00 Race Fee + $4.77 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $75.00 after June 9, 2021 at 11:59pm

REGISTRATION STARTING	REGISTRATION ENDING	PRICE
June 7, 2021, 3:00pm	June 9, 2021, 11:59pm	$65.00 Race Fee + $4.77 SignUp Fee
June 10, 2021, 12:00am	June 27, 2021, 11:59pm	$75.00 Race Fee + $5.35 SignUp Fee
June 28, 2021, 12:00am	July 31, 2021, 11:59pm	$85.00 Race Fee + $5.93 SignUp Fee
August 1, 2021, 12:00am	September 3, 2021, 11:59pm	$95.00 Race Fee + $6.51 SignUp Fee
September 4, 2021, 12:00am	September 18, 2021, 10:00am	$105.00 Race Fee + $7.09 SignUp Fee

EVENT: 10K RUN/WALK

Start Time: 7:00am End Time: 8:45am
Registration: Registration Opens June 7, 2021 at 3:00pm
Price: $45.00 Race Fee + $3.61 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $50.00 after June 9, 2021 at 11:59pm

REGISTRATION STARTING	REGISTRATION ENDING	PRICE
June 7, 2021, 3:00pm	June 9, 2021, 11:59pm	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.61 SignUp Fee
June 10, 2021, 12:00am	June 27, 2021, 11:59pm	$50.00 Race Fee + $3.90 SignUp Fee
June 28, 2021, 12:00am	July 31, 2021, 11:59pm	$55.00 Race Fee + $4.19 SignUp Fee
August 1, 2021, 12:00am	September 3, 2021, 11:59pm	$60.00 Race Fee + $4.48 SignUp Fee
September 4, 2021, 12:00am	September 18, 2021, 10:00am	$65.00 Race Fee + $4.77 SignUp Fee

EVENT: 5K RUN/WALK

Start Time: 9:00am End Time: 10:15am
Registration: Registration Opens June 7, 2021 at 3:00pm
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.74 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after June 9, 2021 at 11:59pm

REGISTRATION STARTING	REGISTRATION ENDING	PRICE
June 7, 2021, 3:00pm	June 9, 2021, 11:59pm	$30.00 Race Fee + $2.74 SignUp Fee
June 10, 2021, 12:00am	June 27, 2021, 11:59pm	$35.00 Race Fee + $3.03 SignUp Fee
June 28, 2021, 12:00am	July 31, 2021, 11:59pm	$40.00 Race Fee + $3.32 SignUp Fee
August 1, 2021, 12:00am	September 3, 2021, 11:59pm	$45.00 Race Fee + $3.61 SignUp Fee
September 4, 2021, 12:00am	September 18, 2021, 10:00am	$50.00 Race Fee + $3.90 SignUp Fee

EVENT: 1K FAMILY RUN/WALK

Start Time: 10:30am End Time: 11:00am
Registration: Registration Opens June 7, 2021 at 3:00pm CDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $2.16 Sign-Up Fee
Registration: Price increases to $30.00 after June 9, 2021 at 11:59pm CDT

REGISTRATION STARTING	REGISTRATION ENDING	PRICE
June 7, 2021, 3:00pm	June 9, 2021, 11:59pm	$20.00 Race Fee + $2.16 SignUp Fee
June 10, 2021, 12:00am	September 18, 2021, 10:00am	$30.00 Race Fee + $2.74 SignUp Fee

Race-Timed Split & Finish Alerts

Receive text or e-mail alerts as participants cross timing equipment along the course. Tracking alerts are based upon the participant’s bib/chip and participants do not need to carry their phone. The number of alerts varies per course. Sign up to receive alerts with the Result Notifications.