The Great Balloon Rush Hour Race lifted off from Bowman Airfield Friday morning. A brief delay preceded the start of the race while Balloon Meister Shawn Raya made sure it was safe to fly. Sign up for ...

The hot air balloons that launched in Louisville this morning for the Rush-Hour Race had to change course a bit. The first race of Great BalloonFest took off around 7 a.m. Friday with the goal of ...

A group of 21 competitors took to the sky at 7 a.m. for the Great Balloon Rush Hour Race. The Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race is a Hare & Hound Race, which means all of the balloons launched from the ...

The Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race is one of the most anticipated events and beloved family traditions. Unfortunately, heavy rain showers have led to the event being cancelled altogether.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The U.S. Bank Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race took off Friday morning. "The Great Balloon Rush-Hour Race is a Hare & Hound Race," the Kentucky Derby Festival's website states.

THE MORNING. TONIGHT’S BALLOON GLOW IS STILL ON FOR NOW, BUT LOUISVILLE SKYLINE GOT A COLORFUL START TO THE DAY AS THE RUSH HOUR RACE LIFTED OFF FROM BOWMAN FIELD. SAM CARTER SHOWS US THIS YEAR’S ...