*The images shown are creative work for illustration purposes only and may not be a representation of the event.
AIA Balloon Run
RUN WITH JOY. Meet, Greet and Run
with Hot Air Balloons
Get ready for AIA Balloon Run! Join us for a delightful morning run, balloon fiesta of unique shapes, and a kids-friendly carnival!
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Registration fee includes tickets to Saturday, 6 September 2025’s sunrise session (7:30am - 1:00pm) of AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong 2025
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Balloon Fiesta, displaying a parade of hot air balloons in playful designs and imaginative forms like panda, dinosaurs and many more
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We regret to inform you that the tethered hot air balloon ride experience, originally prizes for the winning teams are not available. However, we have revised the prizes to ensure they remain exciting and rewarding
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Thank you for your understanding, and we hope the updated prizes will still make your achievements unforgettable!
Proceeds will be used to support Outward Bound Hong Kong's work to #FutureProofYOUth by providing high quality outdoor experiential education to underprivileged youth, enabling them to discover and develop their potential to care for themselves, others and the world.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline : Wed, 20 August
Race Pack Collection : Tue - Thur, 2-4 September, Central
AIA Balloon Run - Sat, 6 September
Enrolment is on first-come, first-served basis
Race Information
Categories & Fee
Public:
Remarks:
(i) The competition time is for reference only. The starting time for each category will be listed out in official website and social media platforms;
(ii) If a runner fails to finish the race within the specified time limit, he/she will not be granted the completion e-certificate and completion medal, and will be asked to leave the course by event marshals.
Route Map
***The route map is for reference only. Actual routes are subject to government approval and adjust based on current road conditions***
Prizes
We regret to inform you that the tethered hot air balloon ride experience, originally prizes for the winning teams are not available. However, we have revised the prizes to ensure they remain exciting and rewarding。
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope the updated prizes will still make your achievements unforgettable!
Corporate team
Corporate route map
Race pack
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Size Chart
Running tee size chart - Kids
Kid
Size
Kid
M
Kid
L
Kid
XXL
Kid
2XL
Kid
3XL
Chest
(cm)
62
66
70
74
80
Length
(cm)
40
44
46
48
52
Running tee size chart - Adults
Adults
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
2XL
3XL
4XL
5XL
Chest
(cm)
88
92
96
100
106
112
116
120
124
Length
(cm)
62
65
66
68
71
73
75
77
79
Race pack collection
Successful registered participants will receive a Race Pack Collection Notification by email. If you do not receive the email by Saturday, 23 August 2025, please contact us by email at balloonrun2025@habfest.com.
Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
After a delightful morning family run, join the fun activities at AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong. Your registration fee includes tickets to join the festival.
Enjoy a magical balloon fiesta featuring unique floating shape balloons. Don’t miss out the chance to take pictures with these colourful and unique balloons.
There will also be a kids-friendly carnival packed with activities and games. This is a fiesta you won’t want to miss.
About us
Title Sponsor
Co-organiser & Beneficiary
Co-organiser
Special Thanks
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Outward Bound Hong Kong
Co-organiser & Beneficiary
Outward Bound Hong Kong (OBHK) is a registered charity established in 1970. Our vision is to build resilient individuals, effective communities, and a stronger Hong Kong.
We achieve this by delivering transformative outdoor experiences that challenge participants to discover and develop their potential - empowering them to care for themselves, others, and the world around them.
Key highlights of OBHK’s recent work:
Why Resilience Matters:
At OBHK, we are committed to addressing the urgent and growing need for resilience - both in Hong Kong and beyond. Our work empowers young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world, helping to #FutureProofYOUTH through transformative outdoor experiences.
In 2024, OBHK served a total of 6,480 students, delivering over 200,000 hours of meaningful participation.
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1 in 4 participants received a bursary, ensuring access to our programs regardless of financial background.
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Post-course assessments showed significant growth across five key areas:
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Resilience
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Self-Confidence
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Compassion
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Social Competence
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Environmental Responsibility
Participants reported improvements ranging from 19% to 26%, highlighting the powerful impact of OBHK programs on youth development.
Please visit OBHK website and OBHK’s latest impact report.
Facebook: Outward Bound Hong Kong - 香港外展訓練學校
Co-organiser :
Grand Events Asia Limited
Grand Events Asia Ltd is the organiser of AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong, the first urban hot air balloon festival in Hong Kong. The festival aims to create a family-friendly hot air balloon festival which:
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Offers a vibrant combination of entertainment, recreation and community engagement;
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Provides opportunities for balloon enthusiasts and families to experience the magic of hot air ballooning; and
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Creates large-scale engagement from participants, spectators, sponsors and media
Join our exhilarating AIA International Hot Air Balloon Fest Hong Kong, where world-class pilots from every corner of the globe showcase their fantastic hot air balloons in an array of stunning shapes and sizes.
For a detailed schedule of the festival, please visit HABFest website.