Kites and Rainbows Run
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Event overview
The Kites and Rainbows Run is the second annual charity race held on April 11, 2026, on the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Mississippi. The event benefits Friends of Children's Hospital and supports programs at Children's of Mississippi. It is presented in partnership with Mississippi State University.
Race options and route
All races begin at The Junction on the MSU campus. Routes pass through several Starkville landmarks. The event includes multiple race formats:
- 10K run
- 5K run or walk
- Fun run
- Aquathlon
Fundraising and goal
The event lists a fundraising goal of $10,000 for Friends of Children's Hospital. At the time of this listing, no funds had been recorded toward that goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
