The Balloon Run Marathon is the highlight of this year’s Tamil Nadu International Balloon Festival (TNIBF). Being an annual event in India, it has seen a significant increase in footfall over the last few editions. In its ninth edition this year, the festival is expected to draw at least 40,000 visitors, indicating a shift in destination tourism.
“The marathon will begin early morning when the other balloons take off. Therefore, it will be a unique experience to witness,” said Benedict Savio, TNIBF’s founder and Global Media Box’s event director. The marathon will be divided into 10 km, 5 km, and 3 km. It will take place on January 14, and the winners will have the opportunity to have a hot air balloon ride with a commemorative medal and t-shirt. Anyone who registers on the website www.tnibf.com can take part in the run.
The ninth edition will also concentrate on enticing toddlers to have fun surrounded by cartoon-shaped balloons of Twin Frogs, Eli the Elephant, and Duck-shaped Balloons.
