Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K

The Fireflight Balloon Fest 5K Run/Walk is held annually in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center. The 5K (3.1 miles) course takes place on the Firelake Golf Course, featuring a mostly flat terrain with mild inclines and declines at the start and finish. Participants receive a custom race medal and event t-shirt, with professional chip timing provided for official finish times.

Amenities include a midway aid station with bottled water and refreshments at the finish line. The event emphasizes safety, prohibiting strollers and animals on the course, and requires youth under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Registration closes before race day, and no race-day sign-ups are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.