The Great Reno Balloon Race brings together the nation's top balloonists competing in events like the Hare & Hound, Balloon Blackjack, and various Fly In Tasks. Now in its 27th year, the Great Reno Balloon Race is bigger and better than ever!

The Great Reno Balloon Race is free to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. This year's event will take place from September 10–12, 2010. Weather during that period can usually be described as benign. Dressing in layers is advised as the mornings can be chilly before dawn. But once the sun comes up the mercury rises quickly. If you forget to bring enough layers, no worries. Official sweatshirts and jackets are available at the event.

Please see the 2010 schedule of events below:

Thursday, September 9
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 Regional Park

Friday, September 10
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Bed Head Competition Registration at Pajama Party Tent
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 Regional Park

Saturday, September 11
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
5:00 - 10:00 a.m. - World's Largest Pajama Party - Pajama Fest 2010 at the Pajama Party Tent
5:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Bed Head Competition Registration at Pajama Party Tent
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
8:30 a.m. - Bed head Competition Finals at Main Event Stage
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Balloons & Tunes Wine Walk
Downtown Reno
Cost is $20.00 per person

Sunday, September 12
5:00 a.m. - Glow Show
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

Please visit the Great Reno Balloon Race's main Web site here for more information.