Balloon Challenge 5k Road Race
A race tradition continues!
The Balloon Challenge 5K Road Race is held annually on the first Friday of Indianola's National Balloon Classic. The race follows a flat, L-shaped loop that begins and ends on Simpson's picturesque campus, taking runners on a scenic route that includes a jaunt through Indianola's historic downtown square. The long-standing tradition benefits the Simpson cross country teams.
Past Results
News
- 7/29/09 - Simpson cross country brings 5k back to town celebration
- 7/14/11 - Simpson to host 5K Balloon Challenge Road Race
- 8/01/11 - 145 take part in 5K Balloon Challenge
- 7/12/12 - Annual Balloon Challenge 5k Road Race set for July 27
- 8/08/12 - Balloon Challenge draws big crowd
- 7/29/13 - Large crowd enjoys 2013 Balloon Challenge 5K Road Race
