Run the Rainbow for Children's Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, gradual warm-up
Runners will face a temperature rise from 53°F at the start to 63°F by the finish, with humidity averaging 68%. Light winds from the SSW will be a non-factor, though there will be segments of headwinds between miles 11-22. Runners should start conservatively as the humidity may impact performance, particularly on the rolling course where pacing adjustments will be crucial.
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Race Info
Run the Rainbow for Children's is an annual charity race in Jackson, Mississippi, benefiting Children's of Mississippi, the state's only children's hospital. The event starts and finishes at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson and includes a 50K ultra marathon, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 5K walk, with routes through downtown Jackson, Belhaven, Eastover, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center campus. Source
