The news is out that the Central Market Plano Balloon Festival has been canceled. But as we turn the corner, there’s still a hot and humid breeze of excitement ready to carry us forward, one step at a time. Runners across the country are now registering for the 10th Annual Plano Balloon Festival Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K and the Sky High and Elevate Challenges!
“The Festival is excited to extend virtual opportunities for the 2020 Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run. 2020 represents the 10th year for the PBF Races that includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1K. PBF Races will provide a virtual option to run a distance and claim the amazing 10-year commemorative finisher medal and t-shirt.”
June 11, 2020 Press Release
Running continues to be a highly healthy habit and a great work-out during these transitional times. Every step on the path turns into a stride that breaks into a sprint or simply leads us back to where we started but feeling far more refreshed.
RunRepeat recently reported that exercise rates during the pandemic have gone up by 88% and further states, “Runners who normally only participate once or twice a week increase their participation by 117% on average.”
Virtual races give runners the freedom to register and run “your pace at your place.” The Plano Balloon Festival Race registration includes the exclusive 10 year anniversary race shirt, custom 10 balloon finisher medal, commemorative race bib and unique virtual features to keep you inspired and soaring!
SKY-HIGH CHALLENGE
5K and Half Marathon with a bonus medal – $60
ELEVATE CHALLENGE
5K and 10K with a bonus medal – $60
HALF MARATHON – $45
10K – $40
5K RUN/WALK – $40
1K FUN RUN/WALK – $30
We’ve put together an accomplished 2020 PBF Races Pace Crew and they are ready to help you stay dedicated to your goals during the training months. This crew is an ideal resource for new runners who want to finish their first race, skilled runners looking to set a new personal best, or those who are ready to take on one of the challenges and complete two races to earn the bonus finisher medal.
Follow the PBF Races Pace Crew for a 12-week journey that kicks off June 29 and includes race tips, insightful inspiration, competitive motivation, cool contests, and miles of high flying fun!
Get registered for the VIRTUAL Plano Balloon Festival Races and follow on Facebook or Instagram to see #PBFRaces pics.
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I am registered for the PBF 5K and 10K runs that you recently cancelled. Do I get any credit or refund for the fees I paid for those races? I want to apply those fees to whatever fees are associated with this virtual version.
Thanks
Gary Black
The 2020 Races remain on the calendar but have been transitioned to Virtual so that runners may participate independently. Prices have been reduced and those who registered prior to the announcement did receive a partial refund of the difference. Thank you!