RENO — The Great Reno Balloon Race, the world’s largest, free hot air balloon event, announced that starting in 2026, the event will officially expand from three days to four.
The 45th Annual Great Reno Balloon Race will officially feature four full days of operations for the general public to attend. For the past two years, GRBR has opened its grounds on Thursdays to spectators while the event’s media day flight takes place.
This has allowed early bird spectators to enjoy limited offerings, including select vendors and first-come, first-served, free VIP parking. The enthusiastic turnout and positive feedback during these preview days inspired organizers to make the experience official…