2010 Hillsborough Balloon Festival 5K Road Race

2011 Road Race information has not yet been received from the organizers.

Head for the Hills, & Take Off Running in a Charming Country Setting!

Race Registration Form Here

The Hillsborough Balloon Festival 5K Road Race, will kick off Friday, July 9, 2010 at approximately 6:30PM following the first sortie of balloon flights. This is a wonderful run and a fabulous weekend long celebration!

The run starts at Grimes Field in Historic Hillsborough, New Hampshire and is a USATF Certified 5k Course.

After the race on Friday night, weather permitting, half dozen or more balloons will be inflated at Grimes Field around dusk. Once fully inflated, the balloons will be lighted from the inside, illuminating the darkening sky, a beautiful sight you will talk about for years to come!

Awards will be presented at our post-race ceremony to the top Male and Female runners in each age group as follows:
9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+ with special prizes for our athletes 8 years old and under.

The course starts on Preston Street, turns left onto River Road, turns left on to Bridge Street (Route 149), across bridge and turns left onto Mill Street. Then left onto Bear Hill Road, down to the turn-around point just after the crest of the hill. After the turn-around return back down Bear Hill Road, right onto Bridge Street (Route 149), over the bridge to the first right down River Road. Next right back onto Preston Street and SPRINT to the FINISH!

Pre-Registration Fee is $16.00 and must be postmarked by July 1, 2010. Race Day Registration is $20.00 from 4:30-6:00pm at Grimes Field. All runners will receive a super-cool T-shirt on the day of the race.

Proceeds generated from the road race and Balloon Festival provide major financial support for the Hillsborough Fire Department, Hillsborough Lions Club and the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce.

For more information contact Race Director Jim Long at 603-464-5140.

Race Registration Form Here