Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race

Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race

The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race. The race begins in Helen and the finish line is I-95 (anywhere between Maine and Miami). The shortest distance is 225 miles and the race usually takes two days. It has been done in one day, while some races have taken as many as four days.

The winner is the first person to cross I-95, or whoever is ahead at sunset on Friday, May 31, 2024.