Great Reno Balloon Race Activities
2010 Great Reno Balloon Race September 10th - 12th

ATTEND THE RACES

The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot air ballooning event in the Nation. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with more than 100 balloons each year. Taking place just a few miles north of downtown Reno, the event enchants both young and old with its vibrant colors and inspiring music. The Balloon Race has won many awards over the years including 'Best Special Event in Reno' and 'Best Special Event in Northern Nevada.' With an average of 150,000 spectators attending the event each year, the number of lives touched by the beautiful spectacle continues to rise just like the balloons themselves.

We invite you to explore this section of the Web site to get a taste for what you’ll find at The Great Reno Balloon Race. If you're looking for an aerial event that will leave you with a sky-high feeling, don’t miss The Great Reno Balloon Race.

EVENT LOCATION
Ranch San Rafael Park
1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, Nevada

2010 EVENT SCHEDULE

The Great Reno Balloon Race is free to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. It is always scheduled for the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day.

Thursday, September 10
6:45 a.m. - Media Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)
9:30 a.m. - E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Park

Friday, September 11
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
9:30 a.m. - E.L. Cord Foundation Tissue Paper Balloon Launch at Rancho San Rafael Park

Saturday, September 12
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show (Major Sponsor Balloons)
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $20.00 per person

Sunday, September 13
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show (Special Shape/Logo Balloons)
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Wells Fargo Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other on-field competitions