Kites and Rainbows Run
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Kites and Rainbows Run
The second annual Kites and Rainbows Run takes place on April 11, 2026 at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. The event benefits Friends of Children's Hospital and supports programs and opportunities at Children's of Mississippi. It is hosted in partnership with Mississippi State University.
All races start at The Junction on MSU’s campus, with routes that pass through some of Starkville’s recognizable landmarks. The event offers multiple race formats to accommodate different preferences.
- 10K run
- 5K run or walk
- Fun run
- Aquathlon
Fundraising is part of the event structure. The listed fundraising goal is $10,000 and the total raised to date is $0. The event materials also note options for volunteering, sponsorship, and fundraising, and include a photo gallery from 2025. The presentation focuses on community support for pediatric care and on providing several participation formats within a campus-based setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
