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Sonoma County Balloon Chase 5k

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Walk · 5K · 1K · 0.6 mi

May 3, 2026 · Windsor, California, US

Listed Feb 2, 2026

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Join us for the first annual Sonoma County Balloon Chase 5k and Little Chasers 1k dash! Presented to you by the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic.

This event will take place on Sunday May 3rd at 8am at Keiser Park in Windsor, California!

 

The course is a 3.1 mile road route looping around the gorgeous Starr Road and Windsor River Road areas in Windsor. Starting and ending in Keiser park. Strollers allowed. Please leave dogs at home. 

5k entrants receive a hat and collectible pin

1k entrants receive a collectible pin with option to add a hat with additional fee.

 All participant entry includes the opportunity to take photographs with local hot air balloons, learn about what it takes to fly (and chase!) hot air balloons

Parking Included with price of registration. 

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