The Up, Up & Away 3.2K and ½ mile fun run will start at 7 a.m., at BREC’s Perkins Rd. Park, 7122 Perkins Rd., during the Hot Air Balloon Festival. This is a family oriented run/walk on a 2-mile course. Runners will enjoy the beautiful view of the hot air balloons taking flight. T-shirts will be given to all participants at the event check-in station. Race is open to all ages. Pre-registration fee: $10, Registration on race day: $15. To register online, go to www.brec.org/specialevents . For more information, contact the BREC Special Events at 225-272-9200 ext. 444.