Course
All three distances start and finish at Los Poblanos Fields Open Space in Albuquerque's North Valley, with the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande valley as the backdrop. The race is timed to coincide with the Balloon Fiesta, so runners may see hot air balloons overhead, though the organisers note this depends on the weather.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Great Balloon Chase sends runners out at dawn during Albuquerque, New Mexico's Balloon Fiesta season, with 5K, 10K and half marathon distances through the city's North Valley.
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Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail Run
Foothill trails in the shadow of the Sandia Mountains
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Big Tesuque Trail Race
12 miles up toward Tesuque Peak above Santa Fe
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Holloman Ace of Races
Marathon miles on the runways of Holloman Air Force Base
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La Llorona Ditch Witch Run
Follows Albuquerque's ditch trails, chasing La Llorona
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