RENO -- The Great Reno Balloon Race officials have extended the early bird sign-up deadline to March 19.

Those who sign up before the March 19 deadline will receive $100 off their sponsorship fee, as well as early logo inclusion on the Balloon Race e-newsletter and Web site, www.renoballoon.com.

Sponsorships are available for businesses and groups of all sizes, starting at $899. For more information on how to become a sponsor of this legacy event, visit www.renoballoon.com or call the Balloon Race hotline at 826-1181.