Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run

Join us in beautiful downtown Statesville!

Register by April 17th to ensure you receive an event t-shirt! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!

*After careful consideration, we have decided to remove cycling from the Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run; this was not an easy decision, as the event began as a ride and was Timmy’s dream. Our focus remains on honoring and remembering Timmy at this event each year and raising funds for Rainbow Kidz!

Join us for the 16th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Run, in downtown Statesville!! This event includes a 5K, 10K, and free fun run. There is also a virtual option for those who prefer to participate at their own convenience! The event will begin and end on Broad Street, downtown Statesville in front of the Broad Street United Methodist Church, 315 W. Broad Street.

RACE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 1, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Red Buffalo Brewing Company in downtown Statesville! Packets may also be picked up on race day, SATURDAY, MAY 2, from 7:00am-8:15am. This includes your race bib and t-shirt (if signed up in time). 

Same day registration will be available for $35.

Strava route links:

5K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349440995965680872

10K- https://www.strava.com/routes/3349459438547455132

Garmin route links:

5K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399 

10K: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/351580399 

Ride with GPS route links: 

5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555883  

10K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50555898 

About Rainbow Kidz:

The Rainbow Kidz Run benefits the Rainbow Kidz program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. For twenty years, Rainbow Kidz has provided grief and bereavement support to children and families in our community. Since its inception, the program has grown from one part-time licensed clinical social worker to four full-time licensed clinical social workers to support more than 700 children annually. Today, grief groups are provided in nearly 50 schools in our county. One-on-one counseling is offered in both Statesville and Mooresville. Grief education is provided to hundreds of children each summer at the Boys & Girls Club and Statesville YMCA, and children experience a life-changing week at Camp Rainbow, a weeklong grief camp. All these services are offered at no cost to children, families, or the community. 

About Timmy Belcher:

This event was born out of a dream from Timmy Belcher. Timmy had battled cancer for many years and experienced the love and generosity of our community, who supported our family every step of his cancer journey. Timmy lost his battle with cancer in 2011, just months after the first Ride & Run. With the support of Rainbow Kidz, both Timmy’s sister and brother learned the healthy coping skills needed to grieve their brother appropriately and continue to grow and build their lives. Although Timmy is no longer with us, his relationship with his siblings remains, and we hold him in our hearts every day.

Race Weekend Schedule:

Friday, May 1: Packet pick-up 4:30-6:30 p.m.- Red Buffalo Brewing Company- 108 N. Center Street, Statesville

Saturday, May 2:
- Packet pick-up and same-day registration 7:00am - 8:15am
- Welcome and National Anthem: 8:15am 
- 5K & 10K Runners depart at 8:30am
- Fun Run: 10:30am
- Medals for runners: Approx. 10:00am

2026 Rainbow Kidz Run 5K/10K **Route not finalized and subject to change.

Start on West Broad St. 

Turn Left on Mulberry

Turn Right on Walnut

Turn Right on Race Street

Turn Right on Ridgeway

Turn Right on N Mulberry

Turn Left on Turner

Turn Right on Kelly

Turn Right on Bingham

Turn Left on Mulberry

Turn Left on Race 

Turn Left on Alexander

Turn Right on Mulberry and bear Right

Cross over West End

Turn Left on Broad Street

**10K Runners will continue to the turn around cone and run the route a second time.

AWARDS FOR RUNNERS

10K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female

Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 – 19 years old
20 – 29 years old
30 – 39 years old
40 – 49 years old
50 – 59 years old
60 plus

5K - Overall First Male and Overall First Female

Top 3 male and top 3 female in each age group:
Under 13
13 – 19 years old
20 – 29 years old
30 – 39 years old
40 – 49 years old
50 – 59 years old
60 plus

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Timmy Belcher Memorial: Rainbow Kidz Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Statesville.