Annual Balloon Race Sees Flights and Landings Across St. Louis
The 54th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race in St. Louis saw balloons take flight from Forest Park and subsequently land in various locations. Viewer-submitted pictures showed balloons landing near the intersection of St. Louis and Cora avenues, and another…
St. Louis, MO, September 20, 2026 —
The 54th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race concluded with participants launching from Forest Park and landing in diverse locations throughout the St. Louis area. The event, a yearly tradition, saw balloons ascend into the sky before descending at various points.
Viewer-submitted photographs captured instances of balloons touching down in residential and public spaces. One such landing occurred near the intersection of St. Louis and Cora avenues. Another balloon was observed near Leduc and Marcus, where it became entangled in a tree.
Officials confirmed that the pilot and crew involved in the landing near Leduc and Marcus were safe following the incident. Specific details regarding the exact number of balloons that landed outside the park or the total duration of the event were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
The balloon race is an established event in St. Louis, drawing participants and spectators annually. This year’s race followed its customary format, with balloons departing from Forest Park. The landings, as is typical for such events, occurred in various locations dictated by wind and weather conditions.
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