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09-11-2011
Results for the 2011 Great Reno Balloon RaceEvent organizers and Board of are thankful for a wonderful 30th anniversary(RENO, Nev.) – The 30th annual ... more
09-01-2011
Get ready for the 30th anniversary Great Reno Balloon RaceSpectator tips for a fun-filled weekend(RENO, Nev.) – Event organizers of The Great Reno Bal... more
Balloon Race Named in Top 10 Nevada Events
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Schedule of Events
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.
2011 Great Reno Balloon Race September 9 - 11
Thursday, September 8
6:45 a.m. - Media Day Launch (Sponsors and invited Media)
Friday, September 9
6:45 a.m. - 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 Regional Park
Saturday, September 10
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
5:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Pajama Party
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Bed-Head Competition Judging
Sunday, September 11
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:30 a.m. - Dawn Patrol
6:45 a.m. - Mass Ascension Launch / Off-field Competitions
7:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Other On-field Competitions
EVENT LOCATION
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
1595 N. Sierra St., Reno, Nevada
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
