5K Fun Run ~ Presented by Tigard Parks & Rec — Tigard Festival of Balloons

Balloon Festival 5K Fun Run

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Join Parks & Rec for a 5k Fun Run at the Festival of Balloons. Sign up the whole family to race around Cook Park before attending the Festival of Balloons. Arrive early to view the morning hot air balloon launches (balloon activity is weather dependent), prior to the 5k Fun Run and stay after the race to enjoy the pancake breakfast, high flying fun in the carnival, or shop the vendors.

Details about the event:  

  • Start Location: Cook Family Park, Shelter 2

  • Time: 8:30 AM | Registration required. No drop-ins. | 350 max

    • Register BEFORE June 5 to receive a race shirt!

    • Registration closes June 16

  • EARLY Packet Pick Up: June 20 | 4-6:30 PM | Fanno Creek House

  • Day of Packet Pick-Up: June 21 

    • Enter through the Main Entrance at Tigard Highschool, where you'll find your name on the 5k roster. Then, make your way to Shelter 2.You can pick up your packet anytime after 7 AM. 

  • Cost: $20 | 25% of each registration will be donated to Packed with Pride

  • Parking: Parking is available at THS for a fee (card only).We encourage folks to carpool, find street parking in the neighborhood near Cook Park or access from the Tualatin foot bridge, and “warm up” on your way in.

  • Registering for this race grants you free access into the Balloon Festival Saturday morning BEFORE Noon. Race Bib is the ticket into the event.

  • Race will be chip timed through Huber Timing and results will be shared and posted following the race.

  • Check out the race map here.

Special thanks to Washington Square Mall for their generous donation of exclusive savings to all 5K participants! 

Questions? Email Kaitlyn or call at 503.718.2604