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Great Balloon Chase
October 4, 2026 · TBAAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Race Day
55°F
54–79°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
98ft
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +16 ft
Crowd Rating
5/ 10
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
RaceNM’s Great Balloon Chase offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K in Albuquerque against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and Rio Grande Valley. The event is independent of the hot-air-balloon festival, and balloon visibility depends on weather and flight conditions.
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