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Kites and Rainbows Run

Name: Kites and Rainbows Run
Start: 2026-04-11
End: 2026-04-11
Location: Mississippi State

Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States

calendar_today 11 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Soar for young patients in need at the Kites and Rainbows Run benefiting Friends of Children's Hospital on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

This family-friendly event on the beautiful campus of Mississippi State University offers a 10K, 5K, Aquathlon (run/swim), and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run for all ages.

Your participation directly supports the vital mission of Mississippi's only children's hospital, helping to provide the best possible care for young patients across the state.

Join a community of runners, walkers, and swimmers for a morning of fitness and philanthropy at The Junction, with scenic routes through campus and Starkville.

With options for every ability level, from a competitive aquathlon to a relaxed family walk, it's an inclusive event centered on hope and healing.

Awards for top finishers and age groups add a spark of friendly competition to a day dedicated to a profoundly important cause.

Secure your spot in the aquathlon quickly—it's limited to just 44 participants—or choose another distance to contribute to this essential fundraising effort.

Lace up your shoes (and goggles) for a run where every step and stroke helps lift the spirits and health of Mississippi's children.

Races Offered

1-Mile Fun Run

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 1mile

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Type — Multisports, Running

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08:00

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$23.39

10 km run

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Multisports, Running

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08:00

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$44.79

5 km run or walk

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Multisports, Running

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08:00

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$34.09

Aquathlon

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 800m swim 5k run

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Type — Multisports, Running

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08:00

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$55.49

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Mississippi State.

thermostat Temperature

12.9° / 23.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.0° / 22.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 19m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:23

nightlight Sunset

19:25

About Mississippi State

Learn more about the host city, Mississippi State.

Mississippi State is a census-designated place in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. It is the official designated name for the area encompassing Mississippi State University, which lies partly in the nearby incorporated municipality of Starkville. The population at the 2020 census was 4,968.