Run the Rainbow for Children's Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, adjust pace accordingly
Runners will face a temperature rising from 60°F at the start to 78°F by the finish, with average humidity at 80%. A gentle SW wind at 9 mph may provide some relief, but runners should consider adjusting their pace to account for the heat and humidity. Staying hydrated will be crucial throughout the race.
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Register to “Run the Rainbow” to support Children’s of Mississippi – the state’s only children’s hospital. Run the Rainbow will feature a 5K route beginning and ending at Hal & Mal’s in downtown Jackson, and the 2024 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! Source
FAQ
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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 71°/77° | Light | 67° | |
2024 | | 55°/59° | - | 55° | |
2023 | | 39°/51° | - | 29° |