2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S
Run the Rainbow for Children's: a flat, fast half in Jackson, MS, for charity.
Expected Race Date
~Mar 2027
Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.
Location
Jackson, MS
Quick facts
- Date
- around March 2027 (expected)
- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Run the Rainbow for Children’s half-marathon returns to downtown Jackson each March, offering a USATF-certified point-to-point course that’s as flat as a well-paved road. With a median field size of about 250 finishers, the race has the feel of a tight-knit community event — runners come for the fast times and stay for the cause. About a fifth of participants make it a tradition, returning year after year.
The course starts at 200 Commerce Street and winds through Jackson’s streets, aided by mild March temperatures in the 50s. It’s a PR-friendly route with minimal elevation change, supported by aid stations and volunteers. The finish caps a polished race-day experience that benefits children’s health initiatives — a genuine small-city event with heart.
Race-provided description
3rd Annual Run the Rainbow for Children's 200 Commerce Street, Jackson, MS, USA - Register to “Run the Rainbow for Children’s” to support… - March 15, 2025
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Solid Pick542 years running
~253 finishers a year
shrinking
21% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:15:19
typical high 66°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S?
The 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around March 2027 (expected).
Where does the 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S take place?
It takes place in Jackson, Mississippi.
What distances does the 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Run the Rainbow for CHILDREN'S is a ultra-flat, point to point course.
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