Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Statesville, North Carolina
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Ultra, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day at the 15th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the vibrant downtown area of Statesville, Iredell! This exciting event features a variety of race options, including a challenging 5K, a scenic 10K, and both 35-mile and 60-mile cycling routes for cycling enthusiasts. For the little ones, there’s a fun run, ensuring that everyone can join in on the festivities!
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, May 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Buffalo Brewing Company, or on race day starting at 6:45 a.m. Same-day registration is available for just $35. The day kicks off with the cyclists departing at 7:30 a.m. followed by the runners at 9:00 a.m. and the fun run at 11:00 a.m. This event is not only a chance to get active and have fun, but it also supports the vital Rainbow Kidz program, which provides grief and bereavement support to children and families in the community. Join us for a day filled
Participants can pick up their race packets on Friday, May 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Red Buffalo Brewing Company, or on race day starting at 6:45 a.m. Same-day registration is available for just $35. The day kicks off with the cyclists departing at 7:30 a.m. followed by the runners at 9:00 a.m. and the fun run at 11:00 a.m. This event is not only a chance to get active and have fun, but it also supports the vital Rainbow Kidz program, which provides grief and bereavement support to children and families in the community. Join us for a day filled
Organiser's Description
NEW LOCATION! DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE!!
Register by April 18th to ensure you receive an event t-shirt! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Join us for the 15th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, in downtown Statesville!! This event includes a 5K, 10K and 35mi/60mi cycling routes (see below) for cycling enthusiasts, as well as a FUN RUN for kids. 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 Steet. PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 2, 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 4, FROM 6:45-7:45 A.M. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $35.
ABOUT RAINBOW KIDZ:
The Ride & 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 Timmys 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 2: Packet pick-up 4:30-6:30 p.m.- Red Buffalo Brewing Company- 108 N. Center Street, Statesville
Saturday, May 3:
- Packet pick-up and same-day registration Time TBD
- Welcome and National Anthem: Time TBD
- Cyclists depart: 7:30am
- Runners depart: 9:00am
- Fun Run: 11:00am
- Medals for runners: 11:15am
2025 RAINBOW KIDZ RIDE & 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.
CYCLING ROUTES TO COME!!
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
Register by April 18th to ensure you receive an event t-shirt! RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Join us for the 15th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, in downtown Statesville!! This event includes a 5K, 10K and 35mi/60mi cycling routes (see below) for cycling enthusiasts, as well as a FUN RUN for kids. 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 Steet. PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY, MAY 2, 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 4, FROM 6:45-7:45 A.M. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $35.
ABOUT RAINBOW KIDZ:
The Ride & 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 Timmys 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 2: Packet pick-up 4:30-6:30 p.m.- Red Buffalo Brewing Company- 108 N. Center Street, Statesville
Saturday, May 3:
- Packet pick-up and same-day registration Time TBD
- Welcome and National Anthem: Time TBD
- Cyclists depart: 7:30am
- Runners depart: 9:00am
- Fun Run: 11:00am
- Medals for runners: 11:15am
2025 RAINBOW KIDZ RIDE & 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.
CYCLING ROUTES TO COME!!
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
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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35 Mile Bike
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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60 Mile Bike
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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Virtual Participant
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
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Fun Run
Sat 3rd May 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
Fun Run for children of all ages. All children will receive a metal after crossing the finish line. This is not a race or timed event.
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