Run the Rainbow for Children's
Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Mar 21, 2026 - Saturday
5k, 10k, Half-marathon, Relay
Race Information
The annual St. Paddy’s race, “Run the Rainbow,” aims to support Children’s of Mississippi – the state’s only children’s hospital, and registration is now open!
Run the Rainbow will feature a 5K route beginning and ending at Hal & Mal’s in downtown Jackson, and the event will also offer 10K, half marathon, and full marathon routes through downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Eastover, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus where you can see the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi!
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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