Month: May 2022

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY $5 DISCOUNT JUNE 1-5

Global Running Day is June 1 and we’re offering a $5 discount on all races valid until 11:59 p.m. on June 5. Use discount code GRD2022 to save $5 on race registration fees for the 2022 Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K fun run, the Sky High Challenge and Elevate Challenge.

Runners completing the Elevate and Sky High Challenges receive a BONUS finisher medal for a total of three medals! Registration includes a complimentary breakfast and two tickets to the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival for any day of the festival. In addition, your race bib serves as entry to the festival with complimentary parking at Collin College on race day.

On Saturday the 5K starts at 7:00 AM and the 1K at 8:30 AM. On Sunday, both the Half Marathon and 10K start at 7:00 AM. All packets must be picked up in advance. A packet mailing option is available for a limited time. Follow PBF Races on Facebook and Instagram!

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FESTIVAL WILL OPEN EARLY TO CELEBRATE THE PLANO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run will open one day early to celebrate the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary Season.  The Festival will be opening to the public on Thursday, September 22 at 5:00 p.m. to kick-off the weekend with music, hot air balloons, festival food and vendors, along with the famous Central Market Kids Fun Zone. The special community concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and offers families the opportunity to enjoy the orchestra in an outdoor setting while the hot air balloons glow in the background. The music will include pieces from films like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magnificent Seven, Silverado, and favorites from James Bond films.

“We understand the importance of celebrating big anniversaries and welcoming the Plano Symphony Orchestra to the 2022 H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival & Run will mark the first time the Symphony has performed an outdoor, family friendly, community concert.  We’re very excited to showcase the Plano Symphony Orchestra at this year’s Festival and can’t wait to be part of this wonderful evening.”  

Jo Via, Executive Director of Plano Balloon Festival, Inc. 
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