Balloons Over 66 5K

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

We are excited for our races coming up this August!!!

Both races are Route 66 Centennial Certified.

We are so excited to be offering both the 5K and the Kids' Fun Run again this August! Be sure to register you won't want to miss it!

Both races are Route 66 Centennial Certified.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/BalloonsOver665K

06/02/2026

NEW RACE ROUTE!! Our runners will be leaving and returning to the Lincoln Park District with this year's route!!

AWARDS FOR AGE CATAGORIES:
-Top Overall Male and Female
-Under 18
-18-29
-30-39
-40-49
-50-59
-60-69
-70+

All runners will receive a coupon for a free drink at Spirited Republic/Limerick Brewing Company to be used any time of the day on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 3RD TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE SHIRT!

Our Ballons Over 66 5K and Kids' Races are Official events of the Route 66 Centennial.

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/BalloonsOver665K

05/26/2026

Throwback to some of our Kids’ Fun Run. Don’t miss registering your little ones to join in on the fun!
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/BalloonsOver665K

04/21/2026

Join us for our 5K!!
Registration is open, follow the link https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/BalloonsOver665K

04/03/2026

Join us for our races this August!!!
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Lincoln/BalloonsOver665K

09/02/2025

This was a great opportunity for the kids to get the chance at their first race. Would you be interested in participating if we do it again?

During this year’s Balloons Over 66 Weekend, the Lincoln Park District was excited to host its very first Kids’ Fun Run, sponsored by Lincoln Memorial Hospital. More than 60 children, ages 1 through 9, laced up their sneakers and took to the Lincoln Community High School track to run their marked distances, cheered on by proud families.

Read more:
http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2025/Sep/02/Features/comm090925_FUNRUN.shtml

Photo provided by Jennifer Prather