The Great Tfg 5k Balloon Chase
About this race
Get Ready for the TFG 5K Balloon Chase!
Same-Day Registration: 5:30 AM – 6:00 AM
Race Start: 6:15 AM
Lace up your sneakers and join us for an unforgettable morning! The TFG 5K Balloon Chase combines the thrill of a 5K with the breathtaking sight of hot air balloons rising into the sky. Whether you're running, walking, or pushing a stroller, this course is for everyone!
You'll kick off at the launch field, race toward NMCC, loop around, and head back to the fairgrounds to finish strong.
Bonus: The first 100 to register will receive a free TFG 5K Balloon Chase t-shirt—don’t miss your chance to snag one!
Note: The race is on rain or shine—even if the balloons can’t launch due to weather, the fun doesn’t stop!
Don’t miss out—let’s chase some balloons!
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The Great TFG 5k Balloon Chase
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Presque Isle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 7:15 PM local time (EDT) in Presque Isle on August 30, 2026 — 13h 25m of daylight.
Course
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- Presque Isle 5K Races 2 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Presque Isle events
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