Balloons Over 66 5K in Lincoln, Illinois costs between $10 and $45 to enter, with the race starting at 8:00 AM on August 29, 2026. The event takes place at 1400 Primm Road and offers multiple distances to accommodate different participants: a 100-meter option, 200-meter option, 300-meter option, and a full 5K. This variety makes it accessible whether you're looking for a shorter warm-up effort or a standard 5K racing distance. Lincoln's location on Historic Route 66 adds local character to the event.
From the Race Organizer
2026 Balloons Over 66 5K Registration Enjoy a morning 5K run with your friends and family. **Race begins at 8:00am** Registration: • Participants must register online in advance. No registration at pick-up or on race day will be available. • Participants must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event. • Participants under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Children ages 10 and older may participate independently with parent/guardian consent. ***Register before August 2nd to receive a shirt.*** Race bib and t-shirt pickup will be from **7:20am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) August 29, 2026. Course: • Participants will cross timing equipment at the start line. Once you cross the timing equipment, your time will automatically start. • It is your responsibility to know the course, and run it safely. You can find our race route on our website (lincolnparkdistrict.com) or on our Facebook page. This run will be a chip timed run by Kinetic Timing. There will be one water stop on Home Avenue. All finishers* will be eligible for a beverage (bottled water or beer at Spirited Republic) *must present coupon to receive a beverage. Must be age 21 and provide ID for alcoholic beverage Top Runners will be announced inside Spirited Republic at 9:00am. **Participation medals will be available for the first 120 that cross the finish line** KID RACES Registration • Participants must register online in advance. No registration at pick-up or on race day will be available. • Participants must be in good health and symptom free from any illness for at least 2 weeks prior to the event. *Only the 100m (ages 1-3 years of age) may have up to 1 parent run with them for the race ***Register before August 3rd to receive a shirt.*** T-shirt pickup will be from **7:20am-7:45am at the Lincoln Park District (1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL US 62656) and **9:20am-9:45am at Lincoln Community High School Track August 23, 2025. Course: Kid races will take place at the Lincoln Community High School Track. You will find flags with the distance your child will be running for you to line up 10 minutes prior to start time. Each age group is asked to be at their start line and we will announce each age group separately for the start of their race. **Participation medals will be available for the first 75 that cross the finish line** 5K map and race information can be found here
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lincoln, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Balloons Over 66 5K 2026 — Lincoln, IL takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Lincoln, Illinois.
Where is Balloons Over 66 5K 2026 — Lincoln, IL held?
Balloons Over 66 5K 2026 — Lincoln, IL is held at 1400 Primm Road in Lincoln, Illinois.
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