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Run the Rainbow for Children's
Run the Rainbow for Children's is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Jackson, Mississippi. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 13, 2027
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- umc.edu
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $93.41 (from raceroster.com, checked October 5, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
About the Run the Rainbow for Children's
A St. Paddy's-themed multi-distance race starting and finishing at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson and looping through Belhaven, Eastover and the UMMC campus. Launched in 2023, it has grown to more than 1,500 runners benefiting Children's of Mississippi.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Fast-growing St. Patrick's-themed race; raised over $135,000 in 2025 for Children's of Mississippi, the state's only children's hospital
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Run the Rainbow for Children's: common questions
- When is the Run the Rainbow for Children's?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 13, 2027.
- Where is the Run the Rainbow for Children's held?
- In Jackson, Mississippi.
- What distances does the Run the Rainbow for Children's offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Run the Rainbow for Children's?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run the Rainbow for Children's?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run the Rainbow for Children's?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $93.41 (from raceroster.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Run the Rainbow for Children's start?
- 6:30 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Run the Rainbow for Children's?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
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